Mali empire

The Mali Empire, one of the biggest and powerful kingdoms, was part of the three West African empires that reigned and controlled the trans-Saharan trade.

When tourists visit sub-Saharan Africa, they often wonder “Why there are no historical buildings or monuments?” The reason is simple. Europeans destroyed most of them. We only have a few drawings and descriptions by travelers who visited the places before their destruction. In some places, ruins are still visible. Many cities were abandoned when Europeans brought exotic diseases...

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Timbuktu, the historic city in the West African country of Mali, housed an ancient university that became known around the Islamic world. Founded in 1100 C.E., Timbuktu eventually became a center f…

Here are 10 things you didn't know about the ancient empire of Mali.

Kingdom of Ghana, AD 1000 & Mali Empire, AD 1300, Songhai, AD 1500. Mystery of History Volume 2, Lesson 45 #MOHII45

In the annals of history, there are tales that challenge our understanding of the past, pushing the boundaries of what we believe to be true. One such story is that of Mansa Abubakari II, a 14th-century African king, whose alleged voyage to the Americas predates Columbus's arrival by over

Timbuktu is best known for its famous Djinguereber Mosque and prestigious Sankore University, both of which were established in the early 1300s under the reign of the Mali Empire, most famous ruler, Mansa Musa. ... Timbuktu's greatest contribution to Islam and world civilization was its scholarship.

Mansa (meaning king, emperor or sultan) Abu Bakr II was a 14th century ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa. This period of time, i.e. the 14th century, was a time when the Mali Empire had reached its pinnacle.

A modern artist's impression of the Mali Empire ruler Mansa Musa (r. 1312-1337 CE).