Democracy Flashcards
How was the Mapungubwe settlement organized?
The Mapungubwe settlement was arranged in clusters of homesteads or huts. Each homestead had storage huts for grain, as well as an enclosed area for cattle, goats, dogs, and sheep.
What other archaeological items were found at the Mapungubwe site?
Archaeologists also discovered items like spoons, a spindle used to make cloth, and a funnel at the Mapungubwe site.
What were the two main methods of gold mining used in Mapungubwe?
The people of Mapungubwe used two main methods of gold mining - alluvial mining from rivers and underground mining.
Can you describe the process of underground mining at Mapungubwe?
For underground mining, the miners would use fire and water to weaken the rock, then split it with iron wedges. They would carry the gold-bearing rock to the surface, grind it to a powder, and wash it to separate out the gold dust.
