Great Zimbabwe National Monument

Kalin Nercessian

Great Zimbabwe as a teacher

Below please find an introduction recording to the three expert interviews that were recorded during the SARDC Teaching on-site workshop.

The interviews with archaeologists, and cultural heritage experts cover topics such as the role of Great Zimbabwe as a teacher, what they hope their students gain from the site, their impressions of the site, and how their specific Teaching on-site workshop topics relate to and contribute to a broader understanding of this heritage site.

Thando Tilmann

Berlin, Germany

October 2024

Introduction to the Great Zimbabwe Teaching on site expert interviews (3 min.)

Nyasha Gurira

Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

October 2023

Interview with Nyasha Gurira (23 min.)

Munyaradzi Manyanga

Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

October 2023

Interview with Prof. Munyaradzi Manyanga (15 min.)

Xander Antonites

University of Pretoria, South Africa

October 2023

Interview with Dr. Xander Antonites (19 min.)

These Great Zimbabwe Illustrations are a series of beautiful hand-drawn illustrations of various locations at this UNESCO World Heritage site. The illustrations can be used as a tool for inclusive storytelling, helping researchers and practitioners narrate the story of this medieval African city and its significance to Sub-Saharan, African, and World history. A selection of photographs of various locations on the site have also been included.

The illustrations and photographs can be downloaded from our website.

The Great Enclosure

Our Great Enclosure Learning Resources page is continually being updated with new information. Currently, you can find a collection of photos and illustrations available for download. We are committed to expanding and enhancing these resources regularly, so please keep checking our website for the latest updates and additional materials.

The Hill

The Great Zimbabwe Hill Complex Learning Resources page is continually being updated with new information. Currently, you can find a collection of photos and illustrations available for download. We are committed to expanding and enhancing these resources regularly, so please keep checking our website for the latest updates and additional materials.

The Valley

The Great Zimbabwe Valley Learning Resources page is continually being updated with new information. Currently, you can find a collection of photos and illustrations available for download. We are committed to expanding and enhancing these resources regularly, so please keep checking our website for the latest updates and additional materials.

The Site

The Great Zimbabwe Overall Site Learning Resources page is continually being updated with new information. Currently, you can find a collection of photos and illustrations available for download. We are committed to expanding and enhancing these resources regularly, so please keep checking our website for the latest updates and additional materials.