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The Golden Empire in the Heart of the Sahara: The Story of Mali That Changed the Map of African Civilization
The Mali Empire (c. 1235β1610) was a major power in West Africa that controlled the gold and salt trade routes for almost four centuries. Founded by Sundiata Keita after defeating the Sosso kingdom, the empire reached its peak under Mansa Musa β a ruler whose wealth was so legendary it disrupted the Middle Eastern economy. This story is important because it proves that centers of advanced civilization are not exclusive to Europe or Asia; it is also rarely known in the Malay world due to the lack of balanced global historical narratives.
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