Marothodi: The Historical Archaeology of an African Capital

Abstract

Background: Marothodi: The Historical Archaeology of an African Capital is essentially archaeological research that is  based on the excavations of the Tlokwa capital that flourished in the J 8th century.  “Marothodi”. as  Dr. Mark Anderson correctly translates the SeTswana word. means "drops”, directly implying,  “rain drops.”As a toponym, it refers to the historical capital of the BaTlokwa. one of the modem BaTswana peoples who inhabited the area, between Pilanesberg and the Great Madikwe (Groot Marice) River.