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A soapstone bird is depicted on its flag to this day

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A soapstone bird is depicted on its flag to this day

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Became an important symbol for the African Nationalist movement that was spreading across the continent

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Became an important symbol for the African Nationalist movement that was spreading across the continent

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Some argued it proved the bible story of the Queen of Sheba, who lived in a city of riches, while others believed it was built by ancient Greeks

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Some argued it proved the bible story of the Queen of Sheba, who lived in a city of riches, while others believed it was built by ancient Greeks

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Population might have dispersed to form the nearby Mutapa and Torwa states

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Population might have dispersed to form the nearby Mutapa and Torwa states

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Might have declined due to overcrowding and sanitation issues

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Might have declined due to overcrowding and sanitation issues

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Had soapstone bird figures, which are thought to represent each of the city's rulers

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Had soapstone bird figures, which are thought to represent each of the city's rulers

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Generated its sources by controlling the sources and trade of the most prized items: gold, ivory, and copper

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Generated its sources by controlling the sources and trade of the most prized items: gold, ivory, and copper

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Was part of the larger Indian Ocean trade routes

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Was part of the larger Indian Ocean trade routes

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Was one of the major African trade centers

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Was one of the major African trade centers

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Rulers were both powerful economic and religious leaders for the region

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Rulers were both powerful economic and religious leaders for the region

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Was defined by three main areas: the Hill Complex, the Great enclosure, and the Valley Complex

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Was defined by three main areas: the Hill Complex, the Great enclosure, and the Valley Complex

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Its name comes from the Shona word "madzimbabwe", meaning "big house of stone"

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Its name comes from the Shona word "madzimbabwe", meaning "big house of stone"

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Lots of people couldn't decide on its origins at first

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Lots of people couldn't decide on its origins at first

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Sight of the largest known settlement ruins in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sight of the largest known settlement ruins in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The slave trade was very important both domestically and internationally

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The slave trade was very important both domestically and internationally

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The country was wealthy from the trades of ivory, salt, cattle hides, and slaves

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The country was wealthy from the trades of ivory, salt, cattle hides, and slaves

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Alfonso I established Christianity as the official religion of the country

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Alfonso I established Christianity as the official religion of the country

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The King of Kongo converted to Christianity in 1485

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The King of Kongo converted to Christianity in 1485

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Population estimated at 500,000 with approximately 100,000 living directly in its proximity or suburbs

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Population estimated at 500,000 with approximately 100,000 living directly in its proximity or suburbs

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Was a launching point for Christianity into sub-Saharan Africa

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Was a launching point for Christianity into sub-Saharan Africa

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Was a vassal for the kingdom of Portugal

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Was a vassal for the kingdom of Portugal

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Named the town of Mombasa Kongo on top of the mountain his capital after conquering Mwene Kabunga

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Named the town of Mombasa Kongo on top of the mountain his capital after conquering Mwene Kabunga

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Every post that is PURPLE is about Kongo Kingdom

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Every post that is RED is about Great Zimbabwe