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Hey guys today I would like to introduce you to my country Zimbabwe's name history. I will give you brief information on my country and why it became known like that. One might here the name and wonder what that means.

The name is self-explanatory to those who speak the native ChiShona language of Zimbabwe.

It was named after the Great Zimbabwe ruins in the city of Masvingo(meaning walls) of Zimbabwe.

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Part of the GZ interior

The other side of GZ

So whats in the name

• The USA is known as the United States because it is a federation(union) of 50 or more States like those in Africa.

• Its also well-known that Germany is called by that name because the majority speak the German language.England = English people. But why isn't Austria called Germany when the majority of its citizens speak German-Well that is a point that shows the founding fathers of a nation choose the name for their country.

• Botswana is called this because its land of the Batswana people and South Africa is called that because it is inhabited by people from the South(So I guess).

Back to the post topic

The name 'Zimbabwe' means the House of Stone. This house refers to the great ancient ruins in Southern Zimbabwe which is now a World Heritage Site.

Having been built by 1100AD(Now we are about to enter 2018AD)the site was a great symbol of power, wealth and religion to the Shona people who built it.

These great ruins are amongst the oldest ruins in Africa. However modern archeologist who study the area still find several minerals at the site-It is believed that these come from the ancestors since the area is sacred.

The Zimbabwe Bird

Zimbabwe Bird

The Zimbabwe bird is one of the most common features in Zimbabwe. It was found at the Great Zimbabwe ruins. It was a great mysterious symbol to the Great Zimbabwe people of 1000-1400(AD).

Some believe the bird has power to bring peace and happiness to the people. It is also believed to have assisted Zimbabwe during its war of Independence.

The real bird is extinct and it is believed it only appears when there is famine and or wars. Since its sacred its appearance results in victory and national success. Thats why the bird is on every part of Zimbabwean life including money and flags.

Zimbabwean Flag

Harare(Capital City) Flag

Presidential Flag

The Bird on the Reserve Bank

Therefore the Dzimbahwe (Houses of Stone) built during the 12th century are the reason why present-day Zimbabwe is called this name. The name represents the great History and Cultures of the country. As long as you visit this country you will notice that The Houses of Stone are a great symbol of National Success just like the flags of Ghana and Nigeria. The site gives one an idea of how the precolonial Zimbabweans lived like. Going to the area yourself may take you back to the 12th century and you will see for yourself how the people of Black Africa used to live in the past.It represents the way of life of the majority of Africans especially the Bantu of the great Ubuntu philosophy.

If you want to know more here is a documentary