Apr 7
Matabeleland (Kingdom): The Ndebele Empire in Southern Africa
The Ndbele, despite their success, were about to face a new challenge to their regional dominance. The discovery of gold in Matabeleland back in 1867 meant that European colonists once again took a keen interest in this area of Southern Africa. It was even rumoured that Matabeleland could be the location of the legendary gold mines of King Solomon, rumours fuelled by explorers noting in their journals that there were certainly ancient mine workings in this region.
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⇒ Matabeleland (Kingdom): The Ndebele Empire in Southern Africa