Great Zimbabwe was one of the most prominent ancient civilizations of the African continent. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries by ancestors of today’s Shona people, it was the thriving capital of a massive trading empire — but for hundreds of years was dismissed by European explorers. Now, new archeological discoveries are revealing the true scope of the ancient city’s global importance.
Secrets of the Dead: Africa’s Golden City is a Blink Films production for The WNET Group in association with ARTE France. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Nick Tanner is edit producer, Fraser Rose is editor, Ben Holgate is director, and Shermane Henlon is producer. Tom Adams and Dan Chambers are executive producers for Blink Films. For Secrets of the Dead: Benjamin Phelps is senior producer, Stephanie Carter is executive producer, and Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
Africa’s Golden City was produced with the participation of the HMRC Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC). Series funding for Secrets of the Dead is provided by public television viewers.