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The Whitewashing of Zimbabwe's History
When colonial explorers discovered an ancient ruined city in Zimbabwe, they claimed foreigners must have built it. They denied the probability that it was the work of a great African civilisation that dominated southern and east Africa with its trade in gold. After independence Zimbabwe was able to reclaim its full heritage. Dr Ken Mufuka was the historian who was tasked with rewriting the history books.
(Photo; The iconic tower in the Great Enclosure of the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. It's one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa and is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Credit; Getty Creative.)
