dec 31, 1000 BC - Conical Tower of Zimbabwe
Description:
Coursed granite blocksSoutheastern Zimbabwe, Shona peoples
Kingdom flourished between 9th and 15th centuries
Founded by the Shona peoples
Zimbabwe = “house of stone”, “ruler’s court”, “judicial center”, therefore the country was named after the monument
Largest stone complex built in Africa in the modern era, aside from Egypt
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1000 BC
Now
~ 3029 years ago