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'A sketch of some ancient ruins in Matabeleland north of Camalo River, much dilapidated as the loose stones lie about in every direction', 1877

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 191/37

Scope and Contents

The caption reads, 'The walls are built of hewn stone. There was an inner fort surrounded by a high wall when in a perfect state, both enclosures are full of large trees and it is not seen until well within the outer enclosure and would be mistaken for a [offensive word not transcribed] Kraal. The trees are omitted as it would be impossible to see the ruins if they were shown. Taken in 1877. The outer wall 110 feet square, the inner wall 35 feet square' [historic caption].

Dates

  • Creation: 1877

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Extent

1 item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2015-01-02 15:01:21+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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