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Kanem-Bornu Empire - Part 3: A flourishing empire at its peak
The thirteenth and fourteenth centuries marked the Kanem-Bornu Empire’s golden age, when its banners flew from the Tibesti Mountains to the rich grasslands of Hausaland. Imagine the vibrant markets buzzing with activity, the call to prayer echoing in the air, and the thunder of cavalry on distant frontiers. Njimi, and later Ngazargamu, emerged as capitals of wealth and spectacle. Archaeological evidence from Njimi points to urban layouts structured around grand thoroughfares, with residential quarters radiating from the mai’s palace.
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