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Jan 1, 600
Capital of the Empire of Ghana
The capital of the empire of Ghana was Koumbi. This was established around 600 A.D. -
Jan 1, 600
The people of Ghana
The people of Ghana started as farmers, but the Sahara desert expanded into thier lands due to droughts. -
Feb 4, 1062
The ruler of Ghana, Tenkamenin
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. -
Jan 1, 1236
Sundaita
In 1236, Sundaita, a magician, and a warrior, became the King of Mali. -
Jan 1, 1240
Sundaita destroyed the capital of Ghana
Sundaita destroyed the capital of Mali, and took over all gold and salt trade. -
Jan 1, 1307
Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa, who was Sundiata's grandnephew, became ruler of Mali. He was a very religious muslim. -
Jan 1, 1324
Mansa Musa
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. -
Jan 1, 1332
Mansa Musa dies
Mansa Musa died in 1332, and left behind an empire governed by law and a good economy. -
Jan 1, 1464
Sunni Ali becomes ruler
Sunni Ali becomes ruler of the most powerful West African Empire. -
Jan 1, 1493
Askia Muhammad
Songhia's most brilliant leader took the throne. -
Jan 1, 1497
Askia Muhammad
He did a pilgramage to Mecca and returned with doctors, architects, scientists, and scholars to help build his empire. -
The King of Ghana
in the beginning of the 10th century, around 950, the king of Ghana became a Muslim.
