Summary In Zimbabwe, at the heart of the Zambezi plateau, African archaeologists are attempting to shed light on the long-contested history of Great Zimbabwe, one of the most fascinating sites in sub-Saharan Africa. For a long time, local archaeologists working on this site had struggled to make their voices heard. According to late-nineteenth century explorers, the monumental ruins of Great Zimbabwe could not possibly have been built by native African people. They dated the ruins back to Antiquity and attributed them to the Phoenicians, a Mediterranean people. Yet ever since Zimbabwe became independent in 1980, local archaeologists have been trying to reclaim the history of their land.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : J. Marla Toyne Peter Eeckhout
Genres : History Documentary
Countries of origin : France
Language : English
Production companies : Tournez S'il Vous Plaît
Summary In Zimbabwe, at the heart of the Zambezi plateau, African archaeologists are attempting to shed light on the long-contested history of Great Zimbabwe, one of the most fascinating sites in sub-Saharan Africa. For a long time, local archaeologists working on this site had struggled to make their voices heard. According to late-nineteenth century explorers, the monumental ruins of Great Zimbabwe could not possibly have been built by native African people. They dated the ruins back to Antiquity and attributed them to the Phoenicians, a Mediterranean people. Yet ever since Zimbabwe became independent in 1980, local archaeologists have been trying to reclaim the history of their land.
Genres : History Documentary
Countries of origin : France
Language : English
Production companies : Tournez S'il Vous Plaît
