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Great Zimbabwe Collection

The ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, located in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, are a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: The ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

The ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Great Zimbabwe National Monument, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Great Zimbabwe National Monument, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe, passageway in the great enclosure

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe, passageway in the great enclosure

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. The hillsite fortress of Great Zimbabwe

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. The hillsite fortress of Great Zimbabwe

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe the valley complex

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe the valley complex

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. The steps of Great Zimbabwe up to the hillsite fortress

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. The steps of Great Zimbabwe up to the hillsite fortress

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Africa, Zimbabwe, Masvingo. Great Zimbabwe, the hillsite fortress

Africa, Zimbabwe, Masvingo. Great Zimbabwe, the hillsite fortress

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe (photo)

Ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe (photo)
5999020 Ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe)

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, site of archaeological excavations by James Theodore Bent (litho)

Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, site of archaeological excavations by James Theodore Bent (litho)
6014261 Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, site of archaeological excavations by James Theodore Bent (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Great Zimbabwe)

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Artefacts discovered at the archaeological excavations of Great Zimbabwe (litho)

Artefacts discovered at the archaeological excavations of Great Zimbabwe (litho)
6014245 Artefacts discovered at the archaeological excavations of Great Zimbabwe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Carved soapstone bird, Zimbabwean, 13th-15th century (steatite)

Carved soapstone bird, Zimbabwean, 13th-15th century (steatite)
HSC99327 Carved soapstone bird, Zimbabwean, 13th-15th century (steatite) by Zimbabwean; height: 100 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; African, out of copyright

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland (engraving)

The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland (engraving)
1056012 The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland)

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: North-Eastern Entrance to Temple, Great Zimbabwe (b / w photo)

North-Eastern Entrance to Temple, Great Zimbabwe (b / w photo)
5986809 North-Eastern Entrance to Temple, Great Zimbabwe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North-Eastern Entrance to Temple, Great Zimbabwe)

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: The Zimbabwe Ruins near Fort Victoria, Rhodesia, South Africa, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

The Zimbabwe Ruins near Fort Victoria, Rhodesia, South Africa, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Zimbabwe Ruins near Fort Victoria, Rhodesia, South Africa, c1930s. Construction of Great Zimbabwe believed to have been a royal palace took place from 11th-15th century

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Africa, 1892

Ruins of Great Zimbabwe, Africa, 1892. Ruins including a massive round tower. The discovery in 1867 of ruins of a hilltop fortress

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Illustration of Scythian Horsemen, Great Wall of China, Great Zimbabwe, Buhuya iron-working furnace

Illustration of Scythian Horsemen, Great Wall of China, Great Zimbabwe, Buhuya iron-working furnace, and Hallstatt Iron age societies around the world

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: The ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

The ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Geat Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Geat Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Hill Complex, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Hill Complex, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Walls of Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Walls of Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Parallel walls of Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Parallel walls of Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Background imageGreat Zimbabwe Collection: Nearby huts and Great Zimbabwe National Monument, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nearby huts and Great Zimbabwe National Monument, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa


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The ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, located in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, are a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of Africa. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these remarkable ruins have captivated visitors from around the globe. As you wander through the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, you will be transported back in time to an era when this site was a thriving city. The passageway in the great enclosure serves as a gateway into this fascinating world, where secrets lie within every stone. Perched on the hillsite fortress, overlooking the vast valley complex below, Great Zimbabwe stands tall and proud. Its steps lead up to an awe-inspiring view that showcases both its strategic location and breathtaking beauty. Archaeological excavations by James Theodore Bent have unearthed countless artefacts that shed light on the lives of those who once called this place home. These discoveries provide invaluable insights into their culture and way of life. Photographs capture only fragments of what truly awaits those who venture here. The sheer magnitude and grandeur of these ancient ruins cannot be fully comprehended until experienced firsthand. The Ruins stand as a reminder of Africa's rich heritage and serve as a symbol of resilience against time's relentless passage, and is no wonder why it has become one of Africa's most treasured historical sites – an enduring legacy for generations to come.