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Naletale (or Nalatale) are ruins are located about 25 kilometres east of Shangani in Matabeleland north, Zimbabwe and just north of the Dhlo Dhlo ruins. The ruins are attributed to the Torwa State and are thought to date from the seventeeth century. The primary monument at the site is a colossal wall constructed from stone masonry. It is highly decorated, featuring all of the designs of the Zimbabwe architectural tradition; chevrons, herringbone, chequers, cords and ironstone colored bands. The original wall was topped by plinths. The complex also features the remains of the principal hut. It is assumed that this was the residence of the Torwa king. The site was damaged by early treasure hunters seeking gold but it remains one of the best-preserved and most impressive ancient monuments in Zimbabwe.

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-'''Naletale''' (or '''Nalatale''') are ruins are located about 25 kilometres east of [[Shangani]] in [[Matabeleland]] north, [[Zimbabwe]] and just north of the [[Dhlo Dhlo]] ruins. They are about 50m in diameter and feature very intricate stonework with use chevrons and multi coloured stone patterns around the exterior walls.
+'''Naletale''' (or '''Nalatale''') are ruins are located about 25 kilometres east of [[Shangani]] in [[Matabeleland]] north, [[Zimbabwe]] and just north of the [[Dhlo Dhlo]] ruins.
+The ruins are attributed to the Torwa State and are thought to date from the seventeeth century. The primary monument at the site is a colossal wall constructed from stone masonry. It is highly decorated, featuring all of the designs of the Zimbabwe architectural tradition; chevrons, herringbone, chequers, cords and ironstone colored bands. The original wall was topped by plinths. The complex also features the remains of the principal hut. It is assumed that this was the residence of the Torwa king. The site was damaged by early treasure hunters seeking gold but it remains one of the best-preserved and most impressive ancient monuments in Zimbabwe.
-Damaged by early pioneers (possibly looking for gold) they are still amazingly intact and well worth a visit.
 [[Category:Archaeological sites in Zimbabwe]]