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An aerial view of the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, surrounded by lush green landscape.

Community-made Tapestries are created by local stakeholders and community members who receive training from CyArk to capture 3D data, record interviews, and design and develop the narrative of the virtual experience. These collaborative projects empower communities to share their unique stories and histories with a global audience.

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Duration: 15 mins

6 Scenes

Great Zimbabwe

Journey to the Great Enclosure

Location: Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Community Made

Duration: 15 mins

6 Scenes

Great Zimbabwe

Journey to the Great Enclosure

Published: 2025

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Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation

Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation

Community Heritage Exchange Initiative

Community Heritage Exchange Initiative

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National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe

National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe

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Step into the Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe, the largest ancient stone structure in Sub-Saharan Africa. This virtual tour features interviews with community members as part of a heritage exchange, providing unique insights into the significance of this iconic site, its architecture, and its enduring cultural impact.

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Great Zimbabwe on Smarthistory by Dr. Nancy Demerdash

Great Zimbabwe National Monument on UNESCO

Great Zimbabwe (11th-15th Century) on The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

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Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation

Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation

Community Heritage Exchange Initiative

Community Heritage Exchange Initiative

TellZim News

National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe

National Museums & Monuments of Zimbabwe

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This virtual tour was created as part of the Community Heritage Exchange Initiative, with support from the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, U.S. Department of State, TellZim News, U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe, and U.S. Department of State. Workshop participants and creators Golden Maunganidze, Passmore Kuzipa, Wilson Maposa, Beverly Tafadzwa Bizeki, Perpetua Murungweni, Courage T Dutiro, Decide Nhendo, Tavita Natasha Mpala, Michael Mayere, Kudzai Mukono, Munyaradzi Innocent Mashamaire and William Mutikani. Special thanks to Rebecca Archer-Knepper at the US Embassy Harare for her support of this project.

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