Glass Beads from Bumbusi in Northwest Zimbabwe: Intersection of History and Archaeology

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Current Research on Ancient Glass around the Indian Ocean" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

The northwestern parts of Zimbabwe lie at a critical junction between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and—during the late Iron Age—witnessed major cultural changes. This includes possible migrations historically tied to the decline of major states to the south. Beads lubricated these transformations, making it possible to connect with areas from outside the continent. We analyzed glass beads from the site of Bumbusi that is historically linked with Great Zimbabwe. While the chemistry confirms overlaps with Great Zimbabwe, the timing does not fit very well with the historical picture.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)   •
• Current Research on Ancient Glass around the Indian Ocean

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Abstract Id(s): 36630.0