Great Zimbabwe: Reclaiming a 'Confiscated' Past

Great Zimbabwe develops a new interpretation of the World Heritage site of Great Zimbabwe by combining archaeological knowledge with native concepts and philosophies. It is written in an accessible manner and is aimed at undergraduate students, graduate students, and practicing archaeologists. It will also make contributions to the broader field of African Studies, African History, and World Archaeology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rewritten text:

Great Zimbabwe, a renowned World Heritage site, undergoes a transformative interpretation through the lens of local ways of knowing and doing. This unique approach blends archaeological expertise, including recent material from the author's excavations, with indigenous concepts and philosophies. By leveraging a vast data set, the book achieves a groundbreaking feat: it presents an archaeology of Great Zimbabwe that is informed by discoveries and observations across the entire site and its wider landscape. This groundbreaking approach not only decolonizes African and world archaeology but also contributes significantly to the broader fields of African Studies, African History, and World Archaeology. Written in a accessible manner, the book caters to undergraduate students, graduate students, and practicing archaeologists in Africa and around the world. Moreover, it fosters synergies between local knowledge systems and archaeology, enriching our understanding of the past.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367409999