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300
the start of the kingdom of ghana discovery of iron, controlled salt and gold export
Iron was discovered and put to use in warfare and trade. 300-1200 CE Ghana controlled trade routes of salt and iron exports. -
300
Ghanas Start
The first reason was the way in which the empire was organised. At its peak it was made up of many states and peoples and so lacked political and cultural unity which the kings of Ghana failed to achieve. The different ethnic groups such as the Soninke, Susu, Serer, Berber and Tuclor each with its own distinctive language and cultures owed allegiance to the king. Ghana was then split up and attacked in each seperate region. -
Apr 2, 610
Mohammed Is Called Prophet
This is a significant date in Ancient Ghana because it was a mainly Islam Empire. A group of Muslims were the people who created this new, thriving empire. -
Jan 1, 1000
Ghana Reaches Peak of Empire
The empire is flourishing with great trade and a very strong military. Also led by a very strong leader and great power throughout the region. -
Jan 1, 1040
Bassi Takes The Throne
The second to last ruler ever of the Ancient Ghana Empire. He was overthrown in 1062 and died shortly after. He used gold. -
Jan 1, 1054
Ibn Yasin captures Aoudaghast
Ib Yasin and his followers the Almoravid launched a movement capturing and taking over various cities including the Ghana city of Aoudaghast. This was a major movement that affected the Empire for years to come. -
Jan 1, 1062
Tunka Manin Takes Throne
Tunka Manin takes the thrown. He was the last ruler of Ancient Ghana. He held off the Almoravaid armies and controlled over 200,000 warriors. Manin increased trade, especially salt and was very wealthy. -
Jan 1, 1235
Ghana's downfall
The first reason was the way in which the empire was organised. At its peak it was made up of many states and peoples and so lacked political and cultural unity which the kings of Ghana failed to achieve. The different ethnic groups such as the Soninke, Susu, Serer, Berber and Tuclor each with its own distinctive language and cultures owed allegiance to the king. Ghana was then split up and attacked in each seperate region. -
Capture of Awdaghast
Ancient Ghana attacks and capture Awdaghast, a city along the Trans-Saharan Trade route. This enlarged the expanding Ghana Empire.
