Showing posts with label Zimbabwe 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zimbabwe 5. Show all posts

Zimbabwe - Khami Ruins National Monument

"Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been abandoned in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Khami Ruins, former capital of Torwa State. Thanks Beo who arranged mailing from Zimbabwe.





Zimbabwe - Great Zimbabwe National Monument

"The ruins of Great Zimbabwe – the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, was an important trading centre and was renowned from the Middle Ages onwards." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Nice postcard of Great Zimbabwe. Thanks Beo of Zimbabwe.





Postcard 2
Nharire ya Mambo (Hill Complex) of Great Zimbabwe. Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.

Zimbabwe - Matobo Hills

"The area exhibits a profusion of distinctive rock landforms rising above the granite shield that covers much of Zimbabwe. The large boulders provide abundant natural shelters and have been associated with human occupation from the early Stone Age right through to early historical times, and intermittently since. They also feature an outstanding collection of rock paintings. The Matobo Hills continue to provide a strong focus for the local community, which still uses shrines and sacred places closely linked to traditional, social and economic activities."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage


Matopo Hills is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Zimbabwe. Thanks to Bev of Bulawaya, Zimbabwe.

Zambia - Zimbabwe - Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

"These are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1A - ZAMBIA
Victoria Falls in Zambia. It is mailed from Livingstone, Zambia - the town named after David Livingstone who "discovered" Victoria Falls. Thanks so much to Bruce of South Africa.




Postcard 1B - ZAMBIA
Aerial view of Victoria Falls with statue of Dr. David Livingstone. Cancelled at Airport Livingstone. Thanks to Bruce of South Africa and Jean-Pierre of France.


Postcard 2A - ZIMBABWE
Eastern Cataract of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Thanks to Ulrich of Austria who was visiting Zimbabwe.







Postcard 2B - ZIMBABWE
An awesome view of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Thanks to Thea who was visiting Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.







Postcard 2C - ZIMBABWE
A transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Wow.. Victoria Falls. You can almost hear the thundering waters and feel the mist on your face. A rainbow over one of the greatest waterfalls in the world. Must thank Lenore and Daniel for sending this wonderful postcard from Zimbabwe


Zimbabwe - Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas

"On the banks of the Zambezi, great cliffs overhang the river and the floodplains. The area is home to a remarkable concentration of wild animals, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs. An important concentration of Nile crocodiles is also be found in the area." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Elephant at Mana Pools. Thanks to Virva of Zimbabwe.





Postcard 2
The Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.