Designed by Gerard Moerdijk and commissioned in 1937, the Merensky Library at the University of Pretoria drew inspiration from Great Zimbabwe. The clearest example of this influence is the replicas of the stone eagle sculptures found at #GreatZimbabwe.
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Elevation data and ortho photo provided by Daniel Löwenborg, University of Uppsala.
Elevation data and ortho photo provided by Daniel Löwenborg, University of Uppsala.
High-resolution elevation models offer many benefits. For example, the contour map (10cm intervals) and ortho photo of Great Zimbabwe's Hill Tort and Great Enclosure clearly show the site’s walling and its relationship to the surrounding area. #Maps #GreatZimbabwe #Googleearth #Archaeology
Day 45 #FluxArt experiment, Take 2 on Great Zimbabwe! Engineered prompts to emphasize colossal scale, otherworldly light, and that epic, legendary quality. The goal: capture that "jaw-drop" feeling of an ancient wonder. Curious about the outcome! #GreatZimbabwe #AIart #ExperimentDay #ViNci
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Great Zimbabwe, Lalibela, Namib Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro...among my favorite travel locations...virtually speaking.
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The Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe (11th–15th century) built one of the largest ancient stone structures in sub-Saharan Africa—long before European contact. It was a thriving center of trade and culture.
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Painting of the Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe
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Calling all archaeobotanists - we want you! Just 3 days left to get your application in to work with our team investigating #GreatZimbabwe Deadline for applications noon, 17 Oct.
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Come and work with us! Postdoctoral Research Assistant in #Archaeobotany working on material from #GreatZimbabwe Deadline for applications is 7 October 2022
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If you read one thing this weekend, we recommend you start here:@chirikure @Africa_Oxford @oxsocsci #laserscan #3D #decolonise #archaeology #GreatZimbabwe @UCT_news
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