Great Zimbabwe (Digging for the Past)

Hall, Martin; Stefoff, Rebecca

ISBN 10: 0195157737 ISBN 13: 9780195157734

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2006

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About the Author:

Martin Hall is a Professor of Archaeology at University of Cape Town.

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Gr. 7-10. Archaeologist Hall and writer Stefoff coauthor this solid, well-written introduction to the ancient East African civilization named in the title. As in all books in the Digging for the Past series, the archaeological history is the focus, and the book begins with a time line of major discoveries and maps of the site and region. Opening sections discuss European exploration of the area and the racism that fueled early misperceptions of Great Zimbabwe's history. Later chapters delve further into competing theories about the civilization, incorporating information about archaeological techniques such as radiocarbon dating and artifact placement. The well-designed pages present a mix of archival and current-day images, including a few photos of scientists at work. A final interview between the authors summarizes some previously covered points, and back matter includes Web sites and short descriptions of other archaeological points of interest in Zimbabwe and East Africa. An excellent resource for young researchers, this also offers teachers a fascinating opportunity for discussing bias and the role of racial prejudice in history making. Other recent series releases introduce the sites of Tenochtitlan (the ruins under Mexico City) and Alexandria, Virginia. Gillian Engberg
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