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Mansa Musa's Scribe: The Secret Life of al-Wazzan
While Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca is legendary for its gold, the true story of his reign is preserved in the quiet margins of history by one man: al-Umari. In this episode, we move away from the glittering caravans and grand mosques to explore the administrative genius that held the Mali Empire together. We examine how a Syrian scholar living in Cairo became the primary lens through which the modern world views West Africa. Lucas and Luna discuss the specific details al-Umari recorded about the Kouroukan Fouga, the daily operations of the Farba governors, and the political maneuvering…
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