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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Ziwa, located in Nyanga District, Zimbabwe, is a significant archaeological site that offers insight into Late Iron Age agricultural practices. The site is characterized by its extensive stone terraces that contour the hilly terrain, indicative of advanced farming techniques used during the 15th century CE. Additionally, the presence of rock art, iron smelting and forging furnaces, and daub-plastered housing structures reflect the diverse cultural and technological activities of its past inhabitants. Despite being abandoned in the 18th century, the site continued to influence subsequent communities in the area. Ziwa's archaeological richness spans various periods, from the Stone Age to historical times, making it a valuable location for understanding the region's long-term human occupation and agricultural evolution.
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- Zimbabwe
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