David Beach believes that the city and its state, the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, flourished from 1200 to 1500, although a somewhat earlier date for its demise is implied by a description transmitted in the early 1500s to João de Barros.
David Beach ngega yéning kota miwah panegara kepahannyané, Kerajaan Zimbabwe, nglimbak saking warsa 1200 ngantos 1500, yadiastun tanggal pademnyané sané dumunan kasinahang ring deskripsi sané kakirim ring pangawit warsa 1500-an ka João de Barros.