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050 00 $aNA4130$b.M35 2021
049 $aZCUA
100 1 $aMain, Michael,$eauthor.
245 10 $aPalaces of stone :$buncovering ancient southern African kingdoms /$cMike Main & Tom Huffman.
264 1 $aCape Town, South Africa :$bStruik Travel & Heritage,$c2021.
300 $a168 pages :$billustrations, maps ;$c21 cm
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
336 $astill image$bsti$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
500 $aIncludes glossary.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (page 163) and index.
520 $aAcross the face of southern Africa are more than 460 remarkable stone palaces - some small, others rambling, but many are astonishing. All are the legacy of kingdoms past. Some, such as Great Zimbabwe, Khami in Botswana and Mapungubwe in South Africa, are famous world heritage sites, but the majority are unknown to the general public, unsung and unappreciated. Palaces of Stone brings to life the history of various early African societies, from AD 900 to approximately 1850. By exploring a selection of known and unknown sites, the authors uncover the emergence of ancient civilisations and reconstruct the meaning of the ruins they left behind. Woven into the narrative are stories of powerful political states; flourishing local economies; long-distance trade; and the destruction wrought by colonialism and modern-day treasure hunters. This book will appeal to anyone interested in Africa's ancient heritage.
505 00 $aMachine generated contents note:$g1.$tEarly beginnings at Schroda --$g2.$tThe rise of K2 and Mapungubwe --$g3.$tThe ritual of rainmaking --$g4.$tThe demise of Mapungubwe --$g5.$tGreat Zimbabwe in modern times --$g6.$tThe growth of Great Zimbabwe --$g7.$tSymbolism and ritual in Zimbabwe Culture societies --$g8.$tAdministration and trade in the Zimbabwe Culture period --$g9.$tThe Torwa, Mutapa and Rozwi states --$g10.$tThe end of an era.
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651 0 $aAfrica, Southern$xAntiquities.
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651 7 $aSouthern Africa.$2fast$0(OCoLC)fst01239519
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700 1 $aHuffman, Tom,$q(Thomas N.),$d1944-$eauthor.
852 00 $boff,ave$hNA4130$i.M35 2021