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Rhodesia
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vintage travel poster from the 1960s promoting tourism to Great Zimbabwe, located in what was then known as Rhodesia.
The poster prominently features the Conical Tower, a 33-foot-high structure within the Great Enclosure of the ruins. These ruins represent the largest stone structure in precolonial Southern Africa.
Key Details of the Poster

Historical Context: Issued in the 1960s to showcase Great Zimbabwe as a premier travel destination.
Poster Text: "Palace and temple, stronghold and a source of legends, this is Zimbabwe. Its builders vanished from the earth. But in their high, silent walls they left the stuff that dreams are made on."
Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 40 inches (63.5 x 101 cm).
Artist: The artwork is attributed to an anonymous artist.

About Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe was the capital of a wealthy trading empire between the 11th and 15th centuries. It served as a royal palace and political seat for local monarchs. The site is famous for its massive dry-stone walls built entirely without mortar. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the town of Masvingo in modern-day Zimbabwe.
Rhodesia (Poster)