Khami Ruins National Monument

Zimbabwe

Inscribed :1986 Criteria: C (iii) (iv)

Justification for Inscription:
Report of the 10th Session of the Committee

Brief description:
Khami, developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been abandoned in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China reveals that Khami has long been a centre for trade.





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Update: 22/06/98