The Empire of Mali: Mansa Musa's Golden Kingdom
The Mali Empire (1235-1600) controlled trans-Saharan gold and salt trade. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, with tons of gold, made him the richest person in history.
The Mali Empire (1235-1600) controlled trans-Saharan gold and salt trade. Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, with tons of gold, made him the richest person in history.
