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 Ruins of Khami | |
  Shown within Zimbabwe | |
| Location | Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°09′30″S 28°22′36″E / 20.15833°S 28.37667°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Late Iron Age |
| Cultures | Kingdom of Butua |
| Official name | Khami Ruins National Monument |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (iv) |
| Reference | 365 |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
Khami (also written as Khame, Kame, or Kami) is a ruined city located 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butua of the Torwa dynasty. It is now a national monument and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.[1]
- ^ Burrett, Rob; Nyoni; Hubbard (2016). Khami: Capital of the Torwa/Butua State. [KhamiPress]. ISBN 978-0-7974-9764-1.
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