The Hill Complex construction began in the 13th century-
It's interesting how natural rock and bricks were incorporated into the walls of the fort.
The Great Enclosure-
As a form of protection, very narrow passageways were used to enter both the Great Enclosure and the Hill Complex-
The Conical Tower, found in the Great Enclosure, is solid brick and 10 meters high. It might be a phallic symbol significant for fertility-
are found in the Valley in between the king and queen's compounds. It's also where the king's other 200 wives lived.
She stole the show!
Unfortunately, probably due to overgrazing and population growth, resources were depleted and by the 16th century, when the Portuguese arrived, the city was deserted. One interesting fact is that no burial grounds have been found, so what did they do with their dead?
Blue balled monkies hang out in the campsite-
No, this photo was not photo shopped!
There are curios shops along the road-
Tomorrow we're off to Antelope Park for 3 nights. Looking forward to lion stalking!