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The Gold Trade That Made Timbuktu Rich
This episode of Timbuktu: Africa's Forgotten Center of Knowledge dives into the gold trade that was the economic engine behind Timbuktu's rise. Lucas and Luna explore how gold from the Bambuk and Bure fields flowed through the city, the silent barter system used by Wangara merchants, and the impact of Mansa Musa's famous pilgrimage. They also discuss the role of salt from Taghaza, the gold-salt exchange rates, and how the trade routes connected Timbuktu to North Africa and Europe. Learn about the specific taxes, the merchants who controlled the trade, and the eventual decline…
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