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The Gold of Mansa Musa: How Mali's Wealth Shaped the World
In 1324, the emperor of Mali, Mansa Musa, embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that crashed gold prices across the Middle East for a decade. This episode traces the Trans-Saharan trade routes that brought West African gold to North Africa and Europe, and how Mali's immense wealth — from the goldfields of Bambuk and Bure — transformed the global economy. We explore the role of the Wangara merchants, the importance of the Taghaza salt mines, and the diplomatic missions between Mali and the Marinid sultanate. Learn about the legendary city of Timbuktu as a center of trade and scholarship, and…
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