Learn and Enjoy the rich history associated with the Zimbabwe Ruins, The interesting tactical setup of various points around the Ruins. Great Zimbabwe monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s full of history and provides a perfect day out for visitors in Zimbabwe. Explore the former capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country’s Late Iron Age. Great Zimbabwe served as a royal palace for the Zimbabwean monarch and was used as the seat of political power. One of its most prominent features were the walls, some of which were over five meters high and which were constructed without mortar.