Chinese pottery discovered in Great Zimbabwe reveals medieval African empire's vast connections spanning thousands of miles

Live Science · 14/10/2026, 15:49:31

Archaeologists excavating a medieval African kingdom have discovered pottery from eastern China, revealing connections across continents. Archaeologists digging in the medieval city of Great Zimbabwe have discovered pieces of jade-green Chinese pottery, suggesting that the enigmatic empire had long-distance connections with East Asia more than 1,000 years ago. Great Zimbabwe, located in the southeastern part… Source