Palaces of stone : uncovering ancient southern African kingdoms /

Across the face of southern Africa are more than 460 remarkable stone palaces, some small, others rambling, but many are astonishing. All are the legacy of kingdoms past. Some, such as Great Zimbabwe, Khami in Botswana and Mapungubwe in South Africa, are famous world heritage sites, but the majority...

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Main Authors: Main, Mike, (Management Consultant) (Author), Huffman, Tom, (Professor) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Century City, South Africa : Struik Travel & Heritage, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.
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