Khami Ruins

GPTKB entity

Statements (79)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
open to the public
gptkbp:archaeological_findings gptkb:pottery
gptkb:analysis
gptkb:beadwork
gptkb:tools
ongoing studies
surveying
excavation
gold artifacts
iron artifacts
gptkbp:architectural_style dry-stone walling
gptkbp:area approximately 200 hectares
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Torwa_dynasty
gptkb:trade_routes
gptkbp:climate tropical savanna climate
gptkbp:community_involvement local engagement in preservation
gptkbp:conservation_status protected
protected site
gptkbp:construction_material local stone
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals
gptkbp:cultural_exchange trade with neighboring regions
gptkbp:cultural_heritage African heritage
gptkbp:cultural_identity African identity
Shona identity
Zimbabwean heritage
gptkbp:cultural_influence Shona culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Great Zimbabwe culture
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1955
gptkbp:educational_value historical education
gptkbp:environment gptkb:savanna
gptkbp:environmental_impact conservation challenges
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:walls
granaries
platforms
gptkbp:features terraces
stone walls
granaries
water management systems
stone ruins
circular huts
ritual spaces
gptkbp:historical_analysis gptkb:religious_site
political center
economic hub
gptkbp:historical_context pre-colonial history of Zimbabwe
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:stone
pottery shards
metal objects
gptkbp:historical_period 15th century
gptkbp:historical_research oral histories
documentary studies
gptkbp:historical_significance site of historical importance
insight into ancient societies
gptkbp:history gptkb:cultural_practices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Khami Ruins
gptkbp:international_recognition gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:local_legends myths and stories
gptkbp:location gptkb:Zimbabwe
gptkbp:management managed by National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:decorative_arts
gptkb:tools
gptkbp:period Late Iron Age
gptkbp:preservation_efforts heritage conservation efforts
gptkbp:research_importance archaeological research
gptkbp:significance cultural
historical
architectural
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Khami_River
gptkbp:surrounding_cities local villages
gptkbp:tourism_impact gptkb:local_economy
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:visitors tourists
gptkbp:visitors_per_year thousands
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zimbabwe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4