Great Zimbabwe National Monument
UNESCO Map
Description: The ruins of Great Zimbabwe the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, was an important trading centre and was renowned from the Middle Ages onwards.
Date inscribed: 1986.0
Area in hectares: 722
Category specified: Cultural
State: Zimbabwe
Region: Africa