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The migration that remade Africa

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Briefings

Ancient Great Zimbabwe, the capital of a thriving kingdom in southern Africa between A.D. 1000 and 1700, demonstrated mastery over iron extraction despite the difficulty of the process. This finding highlights the region's technological capabilities during a period of significant cultural and economic activity.

Key points

• Great Zimbabwe served as the capital of a thriving kingdom in southern Africa between A.D. 1000 and 1700.
• The peoples of this region were masters of iron extraction, overcoming the technical challenges of smelting ore.

Context

This article examines the technological prowess of ancient African civilizations, specifically focusing on Great Zimbabwe's iron smelting capabilities during the 10th to 17th centuries.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific period of 1000-1700 AD and focuses solely on iron extraction mastery; other aspects of the kingdom's history or technology are not covered.

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