Kraal - Wikipedia
网页Zulu kraals. For the Zulu people, the kraal, or isibaya, in the Zulu language, acts as a homestead, a site for ritual worship, and as a defensive position. It's laid out as a circular arrangement of beehive-shaped huts called iQukwane, [7] which were traditionally constructed by women, surrounding a cattle enclosure.
Zulu Royal Kraal - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts
网页Zulu royal kraals are traditional homesteads or enclosures that serve as the residence for the Zulu kings and their families, reflecting the political and social structure of Zulu society. These kraals are not just living spaces; they symbolize the power and authority of the Zulu monarchy, showcasing a complex arrangement of buildings and ...
The kraal - The Ulwazi Programme
网页A kraal is called isibaya in the South African isiZulu language. It is a structure made of logs in a Zulu homestead it used to keep the cows. The kraal is built in the middle of the homestead. The woods or logs to build the kraal are collected and joined together to form a circle with a gate.
Zulu culture and cattle symbolism (ZA) - South African Tourism
网页The Zulu expression “ umnumzane ubonakala ngesibaya sakhe” (the man’s social status is seen by the size of his kraal) signifies the centrality of cattle as a form of wealth even among commoners. The larger the kraal, the more senior the man’s social status.
Exploring an 18th Century Zulu Kraal Site - YouTube
网页2020年7月29日 · Join Greg as he explores an 18th Century Zulu Kraal site in Nambiti. See old Zulu stone rondavels and learn about the history of this fascinating location.De...
Symbolic kraals: Subterranean food stores, hidden wealth and ...
网页2022年8月9日 · Amongst the Zulu, ‘No woman who is not a “child of the house” may enter the cattle kraal, except on special occasions’ (Krige, 1936: 42). The paper presents evidence for varying symbolism of the cattle kraal among some South Eastern Bantu-language-speaking groups, from place of ritual, to signal of status, to homestead food store.
Zulu Kingdom - Wikipedia
网页The Zulu Kingdom (/ ˈ z uː l uː / ZOO-loo; Zulu: KwaZulu), sometimes referred to as the Zulu Empire or the Kingdom of Zululand, was a monarchy in Southern Africa.
EXPLAINER | The significance of entering the kraal in Zulu
网页2022年8月16日 · University of KwaZulu-Natal cultural expert Dr Gugu Mazibuko has described the entering of the kraal ceremony, known as 'ukungena esibayeni', as one of the most sacred royal customs and likened...
uMgungundlovu, Dingane's Royal Kraal - South African History …
网页The uMgungundlovu was formerly known as Dingane's Kraal and royal Capital. He took power, after assassinating Shaka, his half-brother. Its name is derived from the Zulu phrase "ungungu we ndlovu", which means: 'the secret conclave of the elephant'.
Explainer: What does entering the kraal ritual mean? - The Citizen
网页2022年8月19日 · King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is set to perform the sacred ritual of entering the kraal (ukungena esibayeni) on Saturday.