Kingdom of Mapungubwe

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is Kingdom of Mapungubwe?Confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
2. How big is Kingdom of Mapungubwe?Approximately 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi)
3. What is the period of flourishing?Approximately 1075 to 1300 CE
4. What is the capital city population (c. 1250 CE)?Estimated 5,000 individuals

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