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Songhai's Salt Trade: The White Gold of Taghaza
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the salt trade that underpinned the Songhai Empire's economy. They discuss the treacherous salt mines of Taghaza, where slaves and free laborers extracted slabs of salt under brutal conditions, and how this 'white gold' was traded pound for pound with gold from the south. The conversation covers the organization of the trade by Askia Muhammad Toure, who ensured that Taghaza's salt flowed to Timbuktu and beyond, fueling the empire's prosperity. They also touch on the role of the fari-mondio, the imperial…
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