
SYMHC Classics: Great Zimbabwe
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The History of the Great Enclosure in Zimbabwe
From the 11th to the 15th century, Great Zimbabwe was an active city with a population of up to 18,000 people. Its artisans and craftspeople were particularly skilled at both stonework and making pottery. Psychologists have found beads, porcelain, glassware, and other materials that came from China, Persia, and India there. Eventually, Great Zimbabwe's residents moved and we will talk about when and why that happened after a quick sponsor break.
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