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The Timbuktu Gold Trade That Funded an Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the silent barter system that fueled the Mali and Songhai empires. They discuss the goldfields of Bambuk and Bure, the mysterious Wangara traders, the salt mines of Taghaza and Taoudenni, and how Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 demonstrated West African wealth to the world. They also examine the role of Timbuktu as a hub for trans-Saharan gold and salt exchange, and the lasting impact of this trade on global economics.
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