C) southeast Africa
The wealthy stronghold of Great Zimbabwe was located in southeast Africa. Great Zimbabwe was a medieval city and the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, which flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries. It is situated in present-day Zimbabwe, approximately 30 kilometers southeast of the modern city of Masvingo. Great Zimbabwe was a center of trade, with a prosperous economy based on cattle herding, agriculture, and gold mining. The remains of the city include impressive stone structures, such as the Great Enclosure and the Great Zimbabwe Hill Complex, which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
