Making inventory : Mapping and Exploring Zimbabwe Sites
(2018) In Studies in Global Archaeolgy 23. p.101-117- Abstract (Swedish)
- Inspired by the work of Paul Sinclair we yearn for the publication of a guidebook to provide an inventory of Zimbabwe Sites (Sinclair 1987, 1989, 1993, 2010). These sites are the tangible archaeological espression and hence vital evidence of the anatomy of the precolo-nial state in Zimbabwe (Pikirayi 1993, 2001; Pwiti 1996, Mudenge 2011, Beach 1980). The precolonial history of Zimbabwe may be rendered in terms of the succession of five state systems from Mapungubwe from 1100AD, through Great Zimbabwe, Munhumutapa and Torwa to Rozvi in the 18th century. The series of state systems specialized, amongst other things in prestige stone-buildings (see Pikarayi Chapter X and Macamo et al Chapter X). Custom, religious activity and taboos have... (More)
- Inspired by the work of Paul Sinclair we yearn for the publication of a guidebook to provide an inventory of Zimbabwe Sites (Sinclair 1987, 1989, 1993, 2010). These sites are the tangible archaeological espression and hence vital evidence of the anatomy of the precolo-nial state in Zimbabwe (Pikirayi 1993, 2001; Pwiti 1996, Mudenge 2011, Beach 1980). The precolonial history of Zimbabwe may be rendered in terms of the succession of five state systems from Mapungubwe from 1100AD, through Great Zimbabwe, Munhumutapa and Torwa to Rozvi in the 18th century. The series of state systems specialized, amongst other things in prestige stone-buildings (see Pikarayi Chapter X and Macamo et al Chapter X). Custom, religious activity and taboos have ensured the protection of Zimbabwe sites, continued use and relevance to local communities, even if the colonial interlude tended to denigrate such relevance. (Less)
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- 2018
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- The Resilience of Heritage : Cultivating a Future of the Past: Essays in Honour of Professor Paul J.J. Sinclair - Cultivating a Future of the Past: Essays in Honour of Professor Paul J.J. Sinclair
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- Studies in Global Archaeolgy
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- Isendahl, Christian ; Ekblom, Anneli and Lindholm, Karl-Johan
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- 23
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- 16 pages
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- Uppsala : Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Uppsala University
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- 1651-1255
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- 9789150626759
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- English
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