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Mansa Musa's Lost Brother Abu Bakr II and the Atlantic Expedition
We left off discussing Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage, but his story begins with a different legacy: the Atlantic voyages of his predecessor, Emperor Abu Bakr II. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the controversial account recorded by al-Umari and Ibn Khaldun, where Abu Bakr II abdicated his throne to lead a massive fleet into the uncharted Atlantic Ocean. We examine the Mali Empire’s naval capabilities, the design of the jeliw ships, and the political stability that allowed such an ambitious expedition. Was it a failed mission or a strategic withdrawal? We look at the Kouroukan Fouga…
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