Songhai Empire
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The Songhai Empire was a state located in the western part of the Sahel during the 15th and 16th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest African empires in history. The state is known by its
The Timbuktu Manuscripts, with Arabic writings about mathematics and astronomy
The Tomb of Askia in Gao
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
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…second half of the 13th century, Gao and the surrounding region had grown into an important trading center and attracted the interest of the expanding Mali Empire. Mali conquered Gao near the end of the 13th century. Gao remained under Malian command until the late 14th century. As the Mali Empire started…
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.