South Africa Medieval Built: c. 11th-13th century AD UNESCO
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is a significant historical site in South Africa associated with the medieval period. Its surviving architecture, landscape, or archaeological layers offer important evidence for regional history.
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Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
South Africa
Longitude: 29.2478
Latitude: -22.1936
Historical Significance
The site contributes to comparative study of political power, religion, craftsmanship, and settlement patterns over time. It broadens geographic and thematic coverage across the historical sites collection.
Facts
Fact 1
Dating
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape is commonly dated to c. 11th-13th century AD.
Fact 2
Geographic Coordinates
It is mapped at approximately longitude 29.2478 and latitude -22.1936.