What was new or surprising to you about the story of Great Zimbabwe?

In 2-3 pages, briefly summarize the contents of the film then address the following two questions: What was new or surprising to you about the story of Great Zimbabwe? How do you imagine our Western understanding of sub-Sarahan Africa might be different if the history had been chronicled, written, and preserved in the manner of European history? Link to the film: https://youtu.be/2be1gO36Fs4