Mali Empire
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The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1235 to 1610. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became renowned for the wealth of its monarchs, especially Mansa Musa. At its peak, Mali
Terracotta figurine of an equestrian figure, circa 13th-15th century
Musa depicted holding a gold coin in the 1375 Catalan Atlas
The Mali Empire in 1337, including the location of the Bambuk, Bure, Lobi and Akan Goldfields
Tuaregs were and still are an integral part of the salt trade across the Sahara.
Sundiata Keita
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Sundiata Keita was a prince and founder of the Mali Empire. He was also the great-uncle of the Malian ruler Mansa Musa, who is regarded as the wealthiest person of all time, although there are no reli
Mali Empire
…The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1235 to 1610. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of its monarchs, especially Mansa Musa (Musa Keita). At its peak, Mali was the largest empire…
A modern balafon. The balafon plays an important role in the Epic of Sundiata. The magical balafon belonging to Soumaoro Kanté was stolen by Sundiata Keita's griot - Balla Fasséké and taken to Mandinka country.
Terracotta archer figure from Mali (13th-15th century), with a quiver on his back. The bow and quiver of arrows were the symbols of power in Imperial Mali.