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The capital of the empire of Ghana was Koumbi. This was established around 600 A.D.
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The people of Ghana started as farmers, but the Sahara desert expanded into thier lands due to droughts.
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Tenkamenin had became a ruler in Ghana. He lived in a large wood and mud castle that had beautiful sculptures, windows, and pictures painted by royal artist.
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In 1236, Sundaita, a magician, and a warrior, became the King of Mali.
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Sundaita destroyed the capital of Mali, and took over all gold and salt trade.
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Mansa Musa, who was Sundiata's grandnephew, became ruler of Mali. He was a very religious muslim.
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In 1324 Mansa Musa visited the holy city of Mecca, as all muslims are supposed to do in their lifetime. He brought thousands of slaves and hundreds of pounds of gold, to show of his wealth. He gave away many gifts and became very popular.
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Mansa Musa died in 1332, and left behind an empire governed by law and a good economy.
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Sunni Ali becomes ruler of the most powerful West African Empire.
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Songhia's most brilliant leader took the throne.
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He did a pilgramage to Mecca and returned with doctors, architects, scientists, and scholars to help build his empire.
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in the beginning of the 10th century, around 950, the king of Ghana became a Muslim.
