Empire of Ghana

  • 300

    Ghana is formed

    Ghana is formed
    The Soninke Band together to form Ghana. This was The beginning of a great empire
  • Period: 300 to Nov 16, 1200

    Ghana

  • 350

    Ghana Increases Trade

    The people of Ghana did silent barter exchanging salt and gold. Ghana will become very wealthy from salt
  • Nov 16, 1060

    Ghana Declines

    In the 1060s Ghana is invaded by the Almoravids. The Almoravids destroy the empire and the once great Ghana, ceased to exist.
  • Ghana becomes an empire

    By 800 Ghana has increased to become an empire from trading. Trading continues to increase and they form an army with the wealth. the army protects trade routes.