Mansa Musa's Pilgrimage to Mecca

Mansa Musa was Born

1280

born into the Keita Dynasty in 1280s in Mali as Musa Keita

Mansa Musa was Crowned Emperor

1312

Emperor Following The Death Of Abu-Bakr II.

Began Pilgrimage around West Africa

1324

began his pilgrimage thousands of escorts
brought immense amounts of gold, gave some away on his journey
new access to gold caused a flood in the economy. causing gold to lose its value

Mansa Musa Died of Natural Causes

1337