Khami Ruins National Monument World Heritage Site

Official name

Khami Ruins National Monument | UNESCO

Country

Zimbabwe | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

Western Region, Matabeleland
-20.1583° Lat, 28.3766° Lon | Map

Code

365

Time Zone

Africa/Harare (CAT, +0200)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1986. 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.