What was the relationship of Great Zimbabwe to Mutapa Empire?

The Mutapa Empire was the political entity that developed over the ruins of the Great Zimbabwe civilisation.

The Great Zimbabwe civilisation collapsed around 1500, and the Mutapa Empire was established soon after.

The Mutapa Empire was the most powerful state in the region, and it was based on the ruins of Great Zimbabwe.

The Mutapa Empire continued to exist until the 17th century, when it was conquered by the Portuguese.