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Songhai's Gold: The Silent Engine of Empire
Gold was the lifeblood of the Songhai Empire, yet its story is often overshadowed by salt and manuscripts. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the golden threads from the remote Bambuk and Bure fields to the bustling markets of Gao and Timbuktu. They explore how Askia Muhammad restructured the gold trade, the role of the Wangara merchants who controlled the supply, and the intricate system of weights and measures that kept commerce fair. Learn about the Empire's famous gold nugget — the "rare stone" that Leo Africanus described — and the diplomatic gifts that cemented Songhai's…
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