Khami
A dry-stone capital whose terraced platforms, decorated retaining walls, passages, and elite compounds continued southern African urban traditions.
Photo: Digr · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Region
- Matabeleland North
- Civilisation
- Torwa
- Period
- 15th–17th centuries CE
- UNESCO
- World Heritage ↗
Through time
The story
Khami is a ruined city located 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butua of the Torwa dynasty. It is now a national monument and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Hill Complex
- Decorated stone walls
- Cross Hill ruins
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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