the ancient civilization of mali
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The Ancient Civilization ofMali
By: Joao, Ryan, Tom
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Today, Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, but it’s history is rich and
vast, dating back to the 14th Century
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Mali was once part of the three famed West African Empires, which included:
•Mali•Songhai•Ghana
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A map of the 3 Western African Empires
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The ancient civilization of Mali was located on the lower part of
Western Africa, near the Niger River
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Under the powerful rule of the great Mali Empire, cities like
Djenne and Timbuktu developed
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The Great Mosque of Djenne was built out of mud for weary traveler's who
wished to speak with God
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During it’s peak, Mali controlled trans-Sahara trade along with Ghana and Songhai (Trans-Saharan Trade is any trade that goes through the Saharan
Desert)
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The trans-Saharan trade route was Mali’s main income source, which gave
the region rich trade and powerful rulers
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Mali was formed by Sundiata, it's most known leader. Mali also
greatly developed under Mansa Musa, who influenced Mali’s
Golden Age and many Africans to become Muslims
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Beneath is a depiction of Sundiata, while on the right is a portrait of Mansa Musa
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The rich trade allowed Mali to gain hold over the salt trade. Mali also
had many professional traders, who exported gold dust and agricultural produce north to
Europe
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A caravan of camels with salt on their backs
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Wherever there is trade, currency is needed. And for that they used Cowrie shells
which were also used for taxation
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Mali became very important after 1235, but it’s first city (Jenne-Jeno)
developed in 200 B.C.
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Mali’s decline started in the 14th century, when trans-Saharan trade
became worthless, due to European sea trade
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Overall Mali was once a great empire of great wealth and filled
with riches, but decline was unavoidable when European sea
trade eliminated their biggest source of income