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Karl Mauch
(1837 - 1875)
German geographer and explorer
German geographer and explorer
German geographer and explorer known for his travels in southern Africa and his rediscovery of the Great Zimbabwe ruins.
Karl Mauch (1837–1875) was a pioneering German geographer and explorer.
He journeyed extensively through southern and eastern Africa, mapping unknown regions.
In 1871, he visited the ancient stone ruins near present-day Masvingo, Zimbabwe, and brought them to European attention.
His travel writings and maps provided valuable insights into African geography and geology.
Mauch documented local cultures, natural landscapes, and mineral resources in vivid detail.
His accounts inspired further explorations of the African continent.
He died in Lisbon at the age of 37, leaving behind influential travel literature.
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Karl Mauch