Khami

#9 among destinations in Zimbabwe

Unesco, Ruins, Archaeological site

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Khami is a ruined city located 22 kilometres west of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butwa of the Torwa dynasty. It is now a national monument, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1986Coordinates: 20°9'30"S, 28°22'36"E

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Matabeleland NorthZimbabwe

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Khami – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Danangombe.

3.2 miE
Archaeological site
Danangombe
82 min walk • Danangombe is a Zimbabwean archaeological site, about eighty kilometres from Gweru, in the direction of Bulawayo and about 35 kilometres south of the highway. It is not often visited due to the poor quality roads in the area. The remains on the site resemble those of Khami.