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Mansa Musa's Lost Tomb: Searching for Kanku Musa's Final Resting Place
Mansa Musa, the legendary 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, left an indelible mark on history through his lavish hajj and immense wealth. Yet one of the greatest mysteries surrounding him remains unsolved: where is he buried? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the clues left by medieval chroniclers like al-Umari and Ibn Khaldun, the conflicting accounts of his death in 1337, and the deliberate secrecy surrounding Malian royal burials. They discuss the possibility of his tomb being hidden in the ancient capital of Niani, or even in a remote, unmarked location in the Sahel. They also…
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