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Mansa Musa's Secret Weapon: The Dyula Trading Diaspora
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dyula, the Mande-speaking trading diaspora that underpinned Mansa Musa's empire. From their origins in the gold fields of Bambuk and Bure to their caravans crossing the Sahara, the dyula were the economic engine of Mali. Lucas explains how they navigated the Sahara using the al-Umari's accounts, how they adapted to local cultures, and how their networks stretched from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean. He also tells the story of the Wangara, the mysterious gold traders who kept the location of the gold mines secret, and how the…
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