Significance now...
Historians are unsure why Great Zimbabwe, out of all the other Shona
sites, should have become so powerful. Some historians argue that it was
due to wealth based on cattle, others point to its ideal position near the
trade routes. Here are some facts of why is still one of the most significant parts of African History today.
Today, there are about 20,000 tourists who visit the site each year and they continue to cause additional damage to the ruins, as these tourists climb the walls for thrills and to find souvenirs. The stories told by this stone walls still recite to the tourist today with their stories, the importance that had in trading, agriculture, richness in gold and valuable artifacts worth a lot not only in monetary terms but also in the archaeological and historical value.