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Mansa Musa's Pilgrimage: The Hajj That Broke Cairo's Economy
In 1324, Mansa Musa, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that would become one of the most famous journeys in history. But this episode goes beyond the gold. We explore the diplomatic maneuvering, the intellectual exchanges, and the lasting impact of Musa's hajj on Timbuktu and the wider Islamic world. Lucas and Luna discuss the precise route Musa took across the Sahara, the caravan's staggering size—60,000 people, including 12,000 slaves each carrying four pounds of gold—and the meticulous planning required. They examine Musa's stop in…
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