The best ruins I have EVER seen?!: GREAT ZIMBABWE |S5 - Eps. 85|
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2021
- In this episode, I am visiting Great Zimbabwe. What a mind-blowing place, I cannot believe the location and the size of it. Exploring it all alone, was an experience I won't easily forget!
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A small person (from the drones perspective) on an outcrop of boulders and rocks, bringing us the world, that most all of us, will never ever see in person. Thank you, as always
really enjoyed dat shot too!
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The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the best Heritage Site I have ever visited in my lifetime. It was way back in 1969 and I remember it vividly. One must bear in mind that all those stone walls were built without any mortar in-between them. They were simply laid one on top of the other. There is much more to the site, and it's a pity Noraly did not take us into the section on the lower plain where "the dome" is situated. There was much debate as to what it was used for but nonetheless, it is something quite extraordinary to see. Thanks Noraly for refreshing my memories of that special place. It is one which nobody can ever forget should one be fortunate enough to visit it!
I would say the same and there are other similar stone ruins in locations north of Mutare, but they are a lot less structured.
the best dry construction ruins are Machu Pichu in Peru
"History Debunked" has a ten minute clip on what too many people still believe were African 'civilisations.' Well worth a visit.
@@badgerostripey-one6734 What are you trying to insinuate here?
1969. That was about two years before I studied it in school in New Jersey (I was eleven). Probably wouldn’t have learned anything about Africa if my social studies teacher hadn’t found materials on his own and put together a section on it. He was a young man and working on finishing a graduate degree. I’m glad he made the effort: Africa is just so neglected in American schools. I remember reading that the ancient city of Zimbabwe did not have a straight wall in it, everything was curved. For some reason I remember it as red brick or stone of some type, obviously a false memory. So strange to visit all these places which might be crowded in normal times and be so alone that you can get lost and have no one to ask the way out.
Hi there I am from Zim and thank you for visiting my home town Masvingo and the great Zimbabwe ruins. As young adults we used to climb the ruins every New Years eve and watch the sun rise. It was a glorious experience and brings back fond memories. It was a great place to grow up.
I grew up there too (Salisbury) and agree that it was a fantastic place to live. If it were properly run I would be back there tomorrow.
@@tigershoot One day perhaps it will turn a corner and return to being great again. I too long for that day both for Zim and SA.
I used to stay in morningside
I'm heading to Great Zimbabwe from Victoria Falls in 48 hours! Excited to see your video.
Request for a tour guide by the entrance so that your visit is much more informative
I had no idea Zimbabwe is that beautiful...wow
I wish my daughter and me had had more time in Zimbabwe in 2004.What we saw was amazing, but definitely these ruins are fantastic
I often find myself wondering what is Noraly's greatest gift: Her obvious intelligence? Her curiosity? Her sense of adventure? Her personality that is always well received by those she encounters in her journeys? Her physical stamina? Or her technical artistry in combining music to drone video? Questions without answers but, it is why +850K of us keep coming back for more.
It’s the combined package, Richard. It’s the sum of it all.
There is only one answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE! and More
Positivity and enthusiasm
Why not just appreciate the video instead of pointing out the obvious and creating a fanboy experience
Clearly someone doesn't get how much support this channel has...
On the top of the mountain is where the King used to live whilst his first wife lived below the mountain where the most beautiful site of the monuments are found, that is where the conical tower is found. The Great Zimbabwe Monument are the best in the whole wide world. No mortar holds the stones together... Thank you for showcasing my beautiful country, Zimbabwe A World of Wonders❤️🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼😁
The drone coverage at the ruins was great...as were the ruins.
i felt a little vertigo from it. probably from getting old. weird . i know.
Zimbabwe is also known in Shona as Dzimba Dzamabwe meaning "House of Stones".. Masvingo in itself means "Walledfort"
The lake is called Lake Mutirikwi formerly known as Lake Kyle established in 1960
Thanks for explaining the name of the country
I used to sail at Lake Kyle
I am embarrassed for my 28years in the country I have never been to this lake🙈
Exactly! Very Bantu. In Swahili it would have been "Nyumba za Mawe." In Luyia (another Bantu language in western Kenya/eastern Uganda) Masvingo would have been something like "Masisi..." One wonders at those that tried so hard to imply that the Great Zimbabwe was the work of external peoples (from even as far as China).
SMH.
@@zimplanetearthsighting3656 You have to more years to rectify that anomaly.🤭
Those ruins are absolutely ahmazing 🤩
Was not expecting that in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
I feel like I’m in an online geographic class and Noraly is my favorite Professor 👩🏫‼️
What a fantastic episode Noraly. As someone that grew up in that country I have loved your travels through Zimbabwe. Still the most beautiful country in the world in my opinion. One thing that stands out is how unspoilt the tourist attractions in Zimbabwe are. Places like Victoria falls and Great Zimbabwe are not ruined by concrete, fences and the suchlike.
Is the Nigel Sylvester from Hamilton High School, Bulawayo?
The only problem I have with your episodes is coming back to reality afterwards and having to wait for my next fix.
I've seen all your videos and am truly amazed with the quality of each one of them. Thanks for taking me away on your travels, I would never have seen any of the places that you have visited otherwise. Stay safe 💖
As a Namibian, I have always plan to visit the Vic Falls, but now my plan has been changed by you Norlay, I now planning on visiting as many places as I can, Woow, Zimbabwe is beautiful.
The drone filming the site, and then all of a sudden, we see the tiny, tiny Itchy Boots, revealing the scale of the place. A WOW moment, if ever.
Daniel Boone, an American frontiersman, once said “I was never lost, but I was once bewildered for three days.”
You've done it again, Noraly. You've taken us to yet another of the world's hidden treasures. Thanks so much for the effort you have to put into this.
Love this! 😍 I actually feel like I'm right behind you Noraly... Amazing gift you have pulling us in as if we're there with you! Who else agrees?
Great personality too, no drama .
count me in...
AGREED!
Very True
This is 1 women that has it together..She never complains about anything..And has a AMAZING. Personality.
Great Zimbabwe! I would really love to visit this country. Never thought it would be this beautiful. The only place I have been to is Victoria falls!
this is a beautiful country much to do here check out nyanga ,mana pools and chinyoyi caves :)
@@macianodog1329 and Vumba mountains
Great Zimbabwe is one of a group of related Iron Age towns in that region. There's also Kami, Leopard Kopje and Mapungubwe. They illustrate how large and complex the civilisations were, but also how they were impacted by environmental and climatic change. Evidence of trading with Arabs and Europeans has also been found, but significantly they resisted the influence of the slave trade. After crossing into SA at Beitbridge, to the west along the Limpopo there is Mapungubwe National Park, with another set of impressive ruins (although it is SANParks and has unfenced camps with large numbers of ellies, so motorcycles probably not allowed).
Lived in Zimbabwe then Rhodesia in 70's but did not visit this historic place. Your filling in the gaps for me 👍.
It's as though you are walking in my footsteps Noraly. Having lived in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) from the mid 60's to mid 70's I have visited these same ruins a couple of times. Thank you for bringing back memories of my past.
Yes Steven, during Ian's time I also visited the Zimbabwe ruins. Later on I understand that there came a time that you could visit the ruins in Zimbabwe🙈
I was born there, Fort Vic back then, & caught my first fish in lake kyle. We visited the ruins a couple of times.
@@colinm2056 I lived outside Salisbury and caught my first huge barbel at Lake Mcllwaine now named Manyame. Whilst serving with the RLI I visited Fort Victoria on a number of occasions as my best mate Raymond came from there.
@@stevenhull5025 My stepdad served in the RLI as well. He has a whole trunk of odds and ends from that time.
@@stevenhull5025 I think Lake Mcllwaine is called Chivero these days.
I was born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) in 1961. I was 5 months old when we moved back to South Africa. I would love to go and tour Zim as you did. Thanks for the inspiration!
U should come back
We welcome you back 🙌🏾🇿🇼
It's great to see that you got to the great Zimbabwe ruins..... fantastic...it's very strange as I covered many miles in Africa and in 95/96.... You have gone down some of the same road's...happy memories...for me...it's good to see things look more relaxed in zim...I think I need to get back there...ride safe keep having fun....
Another wonderful adventure! Thoroughly enjoying learning about and seeing through your eyes so many places I never even knew existed.
Ganz tolle Aufnahmen. Die Art und Weise wie die jeweiligen Länder und ihre Bewohner präsentiert werden Unterscheiden sich wohlwollend von anderen Reiseberichten.
Das stimmt zu 100%. Wie positiv Sie Allem und Allen begegnet ist so toll. Ich lerne so viel von Ihr.
Your Episodes are more Wakanda than Wakanda itself ! No doubt that Africa is the cradle of humanity . What a beautiful sight . Awesome trip Noraly .
What are you talking about? These walls and structures were built around 6 or 7 hundred years ago - 1,500 plus years after the Romans were building great viaducts that are still standing! Not to mention Egyptian pyramids! A few stones stacked on top of each other is not exactly Wakanda!
@@LondonSteveLee what a bitter troubled soul you are. The commenter didn't say anything about Rome he simply said its the cradle of humankind/ ancient land
@@LondonSteveLeeLol, at first you claimed Europeans built it. Now you're claiming it was recently built lol. Pathetic being. Your life must really suck
Beautiful zimbabwe
It wasn't so beautiful in the 1980's, when they were killing the white farmers and taking their land from them.
@@Atrium512 🤔 hmmm
@@Atrium512 their land???
@@Atrium512 their land did they bring land from Europe kwana iwe
@david woods Rodesia my foot u people are beyond crazy seriously came all the way from Europe to claim African land🤣🚮
I am loving watching this adventure in Africa. What an amazing place!
Fabulous Noraly you deliver only the best, truly a gift to us all x.
This is so incredible, my country still stands with all her heritage and beauty! thank you for sharing this with the world
Noraly , that was the hill complex looking down on the Great Enclosure a few hundred meters away in the distance - The ''Great Enclosure'' is the main attraction and far more impressive than the hill complex you were stood at....a bit like visiting Luxor Temple and not bothering with the Pyramids. Lol
She says, "OK, test all done" as she rides in front of an OK Zimbabwe Supermarket. Her videos are magical. Only thing better would be a 360° camera...
Sie können Noraly gerne ein solche Kamera kaufen!
Wow! You are amazing. I’m Zimbabwean and feel so proud of my country right now. Thank you so much for your hard work. Awesome stuff.
As a Zimbo living in the UK - I am now SERIOUSLY homesick!
Zimbabweans are nice, I notice.
U better in the UK,life of as an ordinary citizen in ZIM is just something else!it's not what u seeing on this channel
@@unclebob646 Zimbabweans cannot afford to spend 100 USD a day on lodging.
@@unclebob646 I imagine so! Still have family in Harare - so hear the stories!
That being said, a holiday in Zim wouldn't go amiss!
Return home to help build it again, it's your country too. Zimbabwe needs all its peoples who truly love it compared to those who want to milk it dry.
Proudly Zimbabwean , much love🇿🇼🇿🇼
Thank you for going to my home town 🙏🏽😭.... Masvingo means " The Walls"...... The Lake is called Lake Mutirikwi or Lake Kyle....its such a beautiful place.... The Country was actually called Zimbabwe which means the "House of Stones" after the Great Stone Ruins.... Please Keep up the good work 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽... May God Bless you for showing people the Beauty of Africa 🌍
My hometown, Great Zimbabwe Monument , brings all the memories! Absolutely beautiful!
Constantly amazed by what you are presenting to us Noraly. What a cool place. Thanks as always for the smiles you bring to my home.
You missed seeing the conical tower and the grand enclosure - you have to go back……….. It’s amaaazing. How did you miss it? It’s below the King’s hill.
What a shame. Guess the signage might not have been there, and with nobody to show Noraly she didn't realise it.
Ik vind het knap van je, hoe je met ‘teleurstellingen’ omgaat, zoals een afgesloten track om bij het meer te komen! Respect hoor!
I am a Zimbabwean and in Zim...I have never travelled all these places Noraly...You are the best ....you tool me to SA and other countries around...God bless you
Great episode Noraly. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are among the most important the Southern African region. The sophistication of build and style is not found anywhere else and so old that there remains little to no knowledge of the actual civilization that once built and inhabited it.
What do you mean? Its known who built these there are younger ruins built by the same people the Karanga/Shona, the Kalanga, and the Venda etc all related subgroups of the same ethnic family which are desandants of the Gokomere culture that goes ba to between 200 AD and 300 AD
@@admirekashiri9879 Yep, you swallowed the propaganda hook, line and sinker.
@@AdventureRopeCoLtd its based on archeology look ot up. Plus even early European Portuguese accounts mention seeing similar structures being used by the Shona/Karanga. If its propaganda or whatever excuse you have then by all means prove it wrong. There are over 300 of these stone structures all over Zimbabwe and other in surrounding regions all with a story associated with ancestors of the people who belonged to the ancient Gokomere culture.
@@admirekashiri9879 lol don't waste you time explaining when their minds are made. His bias overshadows his judgement
Great Zimbabwe indeed. A world heritage site worthy visiting. intriguing stonework dry bonded with expertise.
Thank you Noraly for taking me through my country. I once worked at that Great Zimbabwe Hotel. I grew up in Vic Falls and you took me there. Honde Valley is my rural home, you went there again. Now Great Zimbabwe 😃. That place was strategic for the kingdom at the time. The king could see from afar if they were being attacked. You can see the land around that place is flat and people could be seen approaching. The narrow ways up the hill would prevent armies getting up to the King. That was the last line of defence. Great drone shots
The best flying video footage and music choice. What a maze and only narrow paths to defend.
Cannot wait to see what the rush is to your destination in South Africa. More surprises to come.
Always safe travels Noraly.
She will go to Zambia 🇿🇲.
The ruins were Fabulous. The best I have ever seen Period. The way the rocks were stacked was incredible. Thank you for this Noraly!
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The one way Kyle Dam whose architecture is similar to that of the Kariba Dam.. Its beautiful how it just sits between mountains, and the view of lake Mutirikwi (former lake Kyle). Awesome... Then the Zimbabwe ruins, l surely felt the need to visit again.
You are blessing to your viewers, Noraly.
Zimbabwe reminds me of the old shopping centers we have in the US... There are signs that they were built when times were good and business was booming, and now so outdated. Beautiful country and I hope that one day Zimbabwe will shine again.
Damn, you made me homesick from the 8min as the landscape was swept by your drone shot…and here I am in the northern hemisphere looking at skyscrapers as the tallest prison walls n not a star in the nite sky. Yup, back to Africa it is for me …your videos have ripped my soul back into the bosom of the motherland. Thank you for the Birdseye views n solitary engine journeys you encountering - beautiful!
It's like a non-stop game of Frogger in those busy towns.
"Itchy Boots" ... feet that live to wander!
No complaining, no cursing of humanity; she's easy on the spirit; easy on the mind. Extremely intelligent but keeps things simple. Educated; able to keep things interesting. Smart enough to have something to say, but wise enough not to say it all. Asks only that we enjoy the world with her, and that we be pleased by her "work," and the things she finds, and we are delighted to do so, for it is good. She is not so much a travel guide as a traveling and exploring companion. It matters little. As Bilbo Baggins says, the road goes ever on. We enjoy the road with her. Thank You, Fair Lady! I am possibly too old to do these things, (As an Old Friend would have said, "Darn-darn-double-darn-tripple-darn-heck!") but you take us along. We enjoy exploring the world with you and traveling with your good company.
Jerry & Karen
I can tell you're a sweet couple.
What a beautiful country you're showing us! I regret that I didn't visit that country when I was living so close by. I must visit it some day. Those ruins are something else too. 1000 years old and in such good condition. I need to know more about these ruins.
Wow Noraly! I have tears in my eyes with the feeling of appreciation I have for you! I am in so much gratitude of the magnificence of what you do, where you go, what you show us and how you show us! These are tears of such joy! Thank you so much!💞🦋🌈✨
This was an amazing adventure in Zimbabwe 🔥🔥🔥🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
Brings back so many memories. Hard to believe you're leaving Zimbabwe without visiting Kariba.
That dam looks as if the road across it hasn't been maintained since I was there, 35 years ago.
I visited the Great Zimbabwe ruins way back in 1974 whilst on holiday up there from South Africa. Beautiful country. Thank you Noraly for bringing back some wonderful memories.
i went up here to the ruins when i was a kid - maybe 10 years old. so cool - maybe 50 years ago. still looks the same
Great work, Noraly. Thank you for the memories of my homeland from 1959-1978. It's great to see some of these places again. Tatenda!
You left, then?😅
Zimbabwe is so interesting!
Those ruins could have been a formidable defense against attackers, with the intricate and narrow passages. Great aerial shots showing how close it was to Lake Idunno.
Thanks, Noraly :)
The lake is known as Kyle Dam....
They were more a status abd prestigious symbol for the nobility than for defense purposes, but either way they would have been good for defense too.
You did such a sterling job showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe
The Great Zimbabwe castle is in such good condition it is hard to call it ruins. There are many wonders of the world. Thanks for your persistence to show us.
Your drone photography is remarkable. I would like to see a National Geographic documentary on this. Of course they would be hard pressed to top what you have shared today.
Stay healthy and safe and keep bringing us along for the ride.
Beautiful Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼❤️
Ndeip Nancy, ko kurova nhai
Zimbabwe is one of the most underrated countries in the world unfortunately. Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone:)
There's a ratings chart somewhere, is there?
Underated by who honey 😅
These ruins remind me of ruins I've seen in India .... the reason the walk ways are so narrow is to keep invading forces from coming in all at once ... they can be taken out easier if it's one at a time. I think that's brilliant! Thanks for showing this to us. Take care ... and I'm very happy you had decent roads without 6 inches of mud on them. Till next time.
Wow thank you for “opening”my eyes
Im a Zimbabwean ,Im happy with you Noraly and everyone who is supporting such a blessed woman keep on doing great things lady
Another enlightening episode. My knowledge about Africa has increased with every episode, as you uncover the mysteries of every place you visit. Look forward to attending more exciting classes at the "University of Itchy Boots" :)
same :)
Welcome. In Zimbabwe we have Lake Karba which is about 420km long and 40km width. Laķe Chibero in Harare. Ląke Mutirikwi in Masvingo Town. And recently Lake Gwayi-Shangani which is under construction in Matebeleland near Bulawayo. The government strives to build lots of water reserves for agricultural and conservation.Rēcently they built a very huge TOKWE-MUKOSI DAM near Masvingo which is expected to boošt the low veld and Musina green buìlt in South Africa as well.
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What great drone shots of the lake and the ruins. Another special adventure. Thanks for sharing and being persistent in getting to the area. Stay safe!
Love that Great Zim ruins...my footprints are also there....👣👣👣👣👣
always looking forward to your drone footage's, just amazing
Great landscapes...thank's Noraly ...👏
Thank you for sharing us the dry stacked fortress at Greater Zimbabwe. Had a rather ignorant father-in-law who claimed that there were no stone buildings in Africa built by the native population, but I don't think he recognized Egypt and Sudan as being part of Africa.
When I told him about greater Zimbabwe he was amazed.
Oh!! You should let him know that there are more in Zimbabwe: Khami, Bumbusi, Danangombe, Naletale, Ziwa and Leopard's Kopje. Also Manyikeni in Mozambique. All part of the "network" with Great Zimbabwe being the capital of the network... and there are plenty more across sub-Saharan Africa. Check out Kilwa in Tanzania as a bonus
Oh man! This brings back memories of one of my favourite holidays ever … a looong time ago.
You rock our world with your adventures. I do enjoy your travels very much. You got me hooked up for life.
Thanks for sharing Noraly!
Wow, Noraly I had no idea such remains existed in Zimbabwe. fascinating. You looked so alone up there. Beautiful Drone work. Take care.
I visited the Ruins in 1993, but didn't see the half of it. We totally missed that lake too. Your drone footage puts the ruins into the perspective they deserve. Thank you for an absolutely fabulous episode. I wish you could have seen Mana Pools. But as you acknowledged, not possible on your steed, no matter how brave Savanna may be.
Amazing place! Spectacular views from the drone! Those ruins are fascinating! Great job Norally!
Yes, Noraly is immensely gifted yet humble.. highly balanced, stable person..she has a Call, I wonder what ! These ruins are a mistery of History ! The building pattern, African, yet a Middle East , North Eastern African touch ? An advanced mining outpost ? The misterious ancient pre-colonial roads in Mozambique, some link ? Where's the famous Zimbabwean bird, akin perhaps to some Egyptian deity ? A DNA study on the surrounding somewhat Semitic looking ? populations could definitely shed some light on this mistery.. and where did all the artifacts from the ruins disappear to ? Praying for Noraly..
A whole city built into the landscape?! You couldn't even tell it was there from the drone flight. Even by today's standards that's an architectural marvel! I know I'm late to comment but the new African season inspired me to revisit Season 5. This is simply outstanding Noraly!
What a beautifull place the Ruins and magnifecent drone shots there. Safe travels, hou het veilig. Groetjes René
Wow! Such a diverse landscape! So amazing how nature has preserved the ruins or maybe it is the lack of foot traffic. You have been quite fortunate to have all these places of interest to yourself! Not like watching the glaciers break off with 500 other people eh. The drone footage really showed the enormity of ruins with beautiful music. Great video!
From your videos, I can smell the southern African sunshine, feel the cracked step under my foot.
Wow, what is that beautiful music when Noraly was with the drone at the dam.
The terrain, geology, granite rocks, the views and even the vegetation reminds me very much like Western Australia.
The dirt tracks and 2nd class roads look like familiar territory close to some places near Perth.
You land on some very interesting places and present the finest captivating commentary. Thumbs up. Always excited for what comes next. God bless you.👍👍👍😊😊😊
Thank you, young adventurous lady! Nostalgia sets in, last time I was there, Southern Sun Hotels. ran a hotel in the vicinity. “ Officially lost” you are not the first! 😂😂😂.
Well I’m happy now another fab blog and drone pics awesome 👏
Hi Noraly. As usual, a beautiful video of the Masvingo area. The Great Zimbabwe ruines are incredible. To imagine that it was built between 1100AD and 1450 AD.
Save travel to Beitbridge, South Africa
Likely I can appreciate what different civilization did, like the Maya at Chichen Itza and Inca at Machu Pichu. The same for what the Roman's did.
The rock art of the San and the Australian aborigines is just as impressive.
It still was a very laborious effort to stag the rocks and somebody had to plan it , but unfortunately you can not look past your racist outlook. What a pity.
I've said it already, but it's really like she's walking down MY memory lane! But now that I think about it, Zim is small enough that this would be true for just about any Zimbabwean old enough 😂
Great stuff as usual!
Yes bro, i studied in Masvingo but didn't even see the Great Zimbabwe.
Very interesting how a simple visit to a place even after hundreds of years past, still there are clues as to how, and who, lived thrived and prospered there, fascinating. Ah, a, NORALY LOVE ♥️ YOU
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. To see those age old fortress was really special
Simply amazing Noraly!!! You take us to the most interesting places with your fantastic videography and top it off with beautiful drone shots. Thank you so much.
Hey geweldig top die ruïnes, bedankt om ons even mee te nemen.
Intriguing location for sure. Thanks for sharing.
An adventure inside an adventure! Very nice!
That was fascinating! I had no idea of the sights to be seen in Zimbabwe other than the famous waterfalls. Thank you for sharing these treasures with us!
"Let's cross the dam". 🎶 🎹 YES! 😃Music coming in can mean drone takes flight ! Yay!
Cool ruins too. Stacked granite makes a good wall. Stands the test of time.
Great adventure...spectacular views.
Admiring historical sites, beautiful vistas, and riding on a motorcycle sure beats a day at work sitting at a desk!!!