Before revision: In the mid-16th century the Portuguese historian João de Barros remarked with awe on the 'marvellous grandeur' of these ruins which far outstripped in architectonic genius Portuguese attempts to build castles in Sofala.
After revision: In the mid-16th century the Portuguese historian João de Barros remarked with awe on the 'marvellous grandeur' of these ruins which far outstripped Portuguese attempts to build castles in Sofala.