Mankhamba

Archaeological site in Malawi From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mankhamba is an archaeological site in Malawi. It was the capital of the Maravi Empire. It was settled from around the 13th century and abandoned in the late-18th or early-19th century.[1][2]:204–6

Coordinates14°12′S 34°30′E
TypeSettlement
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Mankhamba is located in Malawi
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Mankhamba is located in Africa
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Mankhamba (Africa)
LocationDedza District, Malawi
Coordinates14°12′S 34°30′E
TypeSettlement
Part ofMaravi Empire
History
Founded13th century CE
AbandonedLate-18th or early-19th century
CulturesMaravi
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