Chapter 269: Great Zimbabwe Site
The East African South Route Army had set its sights on conquering the Matabele Plateau, and their arrival marked a significant threat to the local indigenous population. They were surrounded by European colonists, with Portuguese in the east, Boers in the south, and arid land in the west, including the Kalahari Basin. The arrival of the South Route Army, with its 20,000-plus troops, was overwhelming for the indigenous people in Zimbabwe.
One platoon of the South Route Army was stationed at the Great Zimbabwe site, responsible for setting up a material transfer station for logistics. They marveled at the stone structures and wondered why the local population had abandoned this place.
Karl Moher, a German geographer, arrived unexpectedly at the site. He explained that he was there to study indigenous culture and was accompanied by a local servant. The platoon leader, Demier, initially held his gun ready but later relaxed upon learning that Moher was also German.
Moher and Demier exchanged information about their backgrounds and discussed the Kingdom of East Africa. Moher, who had been in Africa for a few years, hadn't heard about the newly established East African Kingdom and was surprised to learn about it.
Demier explained that the Kingdom of East Africa was established by the Hohenzollern family of Hexingen, a state in South Germany. Moher was curious about the reasons for its establishment.
As they continued their conversation, Moher shared his insights into the Great Zimbabwe ruins. He believed that the stone buildings had a European style and might have been influenced by Europe. Demier, however, disagreed, attributing the ruins to African natives or, at most, the Arabs.
Moher argued that the scale and craftsmanship of the ruins surpassed the abilities of African indigenous people and that the surrounding natives lacked the skills needed for such construction. He believed that these buildings were unlikely to have been completed by the natives alone.
Their discussion continued, delving into the mystery of the Great Zimbabwe site and its builders.
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The Great Zimbabwe ruins, mentioned in the chapter, are a real historical site in Africa. They are known for their impressive stone structures and have sparked debates over their origins and builders. The site consists of various stone enclosures, walls, and structures, and its exact purpose and creators remain subjects of archaeological investigation and historical inquiry.
It's worth noting that the debate over who built the Great Zimbabwe ruins has been a topic of discussion among historians and archaeologists for many years. Various theories have been proposed, including attributing the constructions to indigenous African people, Arab traders, or even external influences from Europe or other regions.