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Torwa

historical state, Africa
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The Torwa kingdom was a historical state in what is now southwestern Zimbabwe, flourishing in the second half of the 15th century until the end of the 17th century. Its center was at Khami, and it developed stone building techniques and pottery styles similar to those of Great Zimbabwe. The Torwa kingdom was renowned for its gold production, which was traded with Arab and Portuguese merchants. In 1683, the Torwa kingdom was conquered and absorbed by the Rozwi kingdom.12

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