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The Songhai Empire's Gold Mines of Bambuk and Bure
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the gold mines that fueled the Songhai Empire's wealth and power. Long before Askia Muhammad's reign, the Bambuk and Bure goldfields supplied the trans-Saharan trade with precious metal that would end up in European and Middle Eastern treasuries. Learn about the alluvial mining techniques, the silent barter system used by Wangara traders, and how control of these mines shifted from Ghana to Mali to Songhai. Discover the role of gold in the empire's diplomacy, including the legendary pilgrimage of Mansa Musa, and how the…
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