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Castle Kopje
-18.3558° N, 31.7769° E
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Castle Kopje is an Iron Age archaeological site located in east-central Zimbabwe, dating to the second millennium CE. This site is believed to have been a smaller settlement during the era when the Kingdom of Zimbabwe flourished. It represents a period in African history marked by significant sociopolitical development, with features indicative of settlement structures possibly including a village and defensive structures like a castle. The site holds archaeological significance as it provides insights into the domestic and defensive architectural practices of the time. Understanding such sites contributes to a broader comprehension of the Iron Age civilizations in the Zimbabwean region and their complex societal structures.
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Castle Kopje settlement period
1000 CE
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Defensive Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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