Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Gokomere, located near Masvingo in Zimbabwe, is recognized for its significant archaeological contributions, particularly its rock art and pottery traditions dating from 300 CE to 650 CE. During the 4th century, the area was inhabited by ancient Bantu people, who are believed to have later constructed the Great Zimbabwe complex between 1000 CE and 1200 CE. The Gokomere people were part of an extensive trade network, connecting the Zimbabwe region with the Swahili civilization along the East African coast. This group is thought to be ancestral to the Shona and Rozwi peoples and possibly contributed to the ancestry of the Lemba people. Gokomere's archaeological findings offer insights into the cultural and trade practices of early Bantu societies in southern Africa, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
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