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320
King Ezana
Aksum kingdom reached its height under King Ezana who took power in about 320 -
Jan 1, 1100
Coastal Market towns grew.
Coastal market towns grew into wealthy and thriving city-states. -
Apr 12, 1100
Great Zimbabwe was developed
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Apr 12, 1150
Zagwe Dynasty
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Apr 12, 1200
King Lalibela
Most famous of Zagwe kings. -
Apr 12, 1270
Solomonid Dynasty began.
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Apr 12, 1300
Great Zimbabwe - Prosperity.
Great Zimbabwe rose to prosperity between 1200s and 1400s. -
Apr 12, 1350
Trade reached its peak.
Trade alone East Africa's coast reached its peak during the 1300s and 1400s. -
Apr 12, 1400
Mutota
Ruled during the Mutupa Empire. Was nicknamed "Mwene Mutapa" meaning "master pillager." -
Apr 12, 1500
Mutapa Empire controlled most of Zimbabwe
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Aksum Developed.
Aksum developed into a wealthy trading kingdom. -
Period: to Jan 1, 1500
Chapter 10 Section 2 Timeline