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Khami Ruins National Monument
Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been abandoned in the mid-16th century, is of great...
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“Khami Ruins National Monument” UNESCO.org
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Bulawayo
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Traveler Description: Constructed in the 16th century, this is a site of the former capital and major trading city.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: 22 km west of Bulawayo Bulawayo
Zimbabwe

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“Kame ruins”
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5 of 5 stars
dany2001bw   6 contributions
Mexico
Oct 25, 2009

A Unesco World Heritage Site, situated 22km west of Bulawayo, the Ruins consist of series of terraces and passages supported by massive granite walls, some overlooking Khami Dam and Khami Gorge. Building in stone began in this area over 500years ago. A small museum displays relics found at the site, some over 100 000 years ago old. No refreshments are... more

“lots of rocks”
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2 of 5 stars
zimboy24   1 contribution
malbourne
Jul 31, 2008

its almost a miniture zimbabwe runes if u want to see something better spend a bit more and go to great zimbabwe more

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22 km west of Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe