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    The document discusses several important heritage sites in Zimbabwe and their significance. It describes National Heroes Acre in Harare as a shrine where heroes and heroines are buried symbolizing the country's liberation history from the 1960s. Njelele Shrine, also known as Matonjeni or Mabweadziva, is located in Matobo National Park and is believed to connect people to their ancestors. Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River, is the largest natural waterfall in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by the Tonga people. Heritage sites are significant as they serve as a source of history and culture, attract tourism, create employment, represent hard work, and connect people

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    The document discusses several important heritage sites in Zimbabwe and their significance. It describes National Heroes Acre in Harare as a shrine where heroes and heroines are buried symbolizing the country's liberation history from the 1960s. Njelele Shrine, also known as Matonjeni or Mabweadziva, is located in Matobo National Park and is believed to connect people to their ancestors. Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River, is the largest natural waterfall in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by the Tonga people. Heritage sites are significant as they serve as a source of history and culture, attract tourism, create employment, represent hard work, and connect people

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    National Heroes

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    Makanganisemary
    The document discusses several important heritage sites in Zimbabwe and their significance. It describes National Heroes Acre in Harare as a shrine where heroes and heroines are buried symbolizing the country's liberation history from the 1960s. Njelele Shrine, also known as Matonjeni or Mabweadziva, is located in Matobo National Park and is believed to connect people to their ancestors. Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River, is the largest natural waterfall in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by the Tonga people. Heritage sites are significant as they serve as a source of history and culture, attract tourism, create employment, represent hard work, and connect people

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    National heroes acre

    _ it is a shrine where heroes and heroines are buried.

    _ It is found in Harare . It was established in 1980.

    _ the places symbolises the country's s liberation history which started around 1960s

    2) Njelele shrine

    also known as Matonjeni or Mabweadziva

    _ located west of Matobo National park.

    _ the place is believed to connect people to their ancestors.

    people go there to seek advice

    3) Victoria falls

    _ Largest natural falls in the world

    _ It is a UNESCO World heritage site.

    _ Earliest inhabitants are the Tonga people

    _ The place is also named Mosi oa Tunya( the smoke that thunders).

    Significance of heritage sites

    1) A source of history and culture

    2) Are tourists attraction places

    3) Create imployment

    4) Represent hard work

    5) connect people with their ancestors

    6) Serve as a basis for international and foreign relations


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