Matobo Hills

　　The Matobo Hills are located approximately 24.9 miles south of Bulawayo, forming a jagged mountain range that spans 790,700 acres, shaped by the weathering along the regular stepped lines of rock paintings. The area is renowned for its unusual landscapes and diverse flora and fauna, and is one of the richest regions in the world for prehistoric rock art.

　　Many parts of the Matobo Hills feature steep ridges, with their lower slopes typically covered by dense forests, often separated by valleys that are home to numerous small rivers, springs, and ponds. These valleys draw sustenance from a wide variety of vegetation, including lichens, fig trees, and aloe, supporting short-lived plant species. The high-quality stonework is particularly remarkable, especially the wall in the northeastern part of the oval enclosure. This wall stands 9.1 meters high, with a base thickness of 4.9 meters, and its zigzag-shaped top structure extends nearly 60 feet along a 244-meter-long circular wall.

　　The Matobo Hills boast the richest rock formations, where massive boulders provide numerous natural caves that have become hubs for rock art. Rock art is a very fragile form of art, easily damaged and difficult to restore. Fortunately, these relics are currently well preserved.