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.

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