Mapungubwe: Ancient African Civilisation on the Limpopo

by Thomas N. Huffman

Between AD 900 and 1300, the Shashe-Limpopo basin in Limpopo Province witnessed the development of an ancient civilisation. Like civilisations everywhere, it consisted of a complex social organisation supported by intensive agriculture and long-distance trade. The Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, as it is now known, was the forerunner of the famous town of Great Zimbabwe, situated about 200 kilometres to the north, and its cultural connection to Great Zimbabwe and the Venda people allows archaeologists to reconstruct its evolution.
This generously illustrated book tells the story of an African civilisation that began more than 1000 years ago. It is the first in a series of accessible books written by specialists for visitors to South Africa’s World Heritage Sites.

62 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Vintagebooklvr · Rating 3 out of 5]

2 1/2 stars. An introductory text to this particular society which is more detailed than the children's books I've read but the wording is awkward in places. I still wish there was more substance but it is an introductory text and there simple may not be more information available. There are a number of good pictures and it is informative.