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This document summarizes the origin and spread of social complexity in southern Africa, as seen through Mapungubwe and Great Zimbabwe. It discusses how ranked society at K2 developed into a class-based society at Mapungubwe due to increased trade and population. While the rise of Mapungubwe is well-known, the rise of Great Zimbabwe requires more examination. The document hypothesizes that a Mapungubwe dynasty introduced class structures at Great Zimbabwe after poor climatic conditions undermined leadership

Author

Maria Martha Sarmiento

Language

EN