Medieval Africa

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OVERVIEW The Songhai Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in African history. It originated in the city of Gao, located on...

THE MALI EMPIRE (c. 1235–1600 CE)

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Overview The Mali Empire was one of the greatest empires in West African history. It emerged in the 13th century following the decline of the...

GHANA EMPIRE (c. 300–1240 CE)

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OVERVIEW The Ghana Empire, traditionally known by the Soninke name Wagadu, was one of the earliest major states to emerge in the western Sahel and...

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