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Conical Tower and Circular Wall of Great Zimbabwe

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Conical Tower and Circular Wall of Great Zimbabwe refers to the ancient stone structures found in the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe in southern Africa. These structures include a tall conical tower and a surrounding circular wall made of granite blocks.

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