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Great Zimbabwe Wasn't All Occupied at Once

Great Zimbabwe Wasn't All Occupied at OnceGreat Zimbabwe's African builders were denied credit, and excavators destroyed material that could have helped explain the city. Later research challenged the familiar estimate of 20,000 residents at its peak. Different occupation dates change what we can say about its population and abandonment.Edward and Lily unpack the evidence, uncertainty, and what…

Duration: 6:23

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