Ancient Ghana

Ancient Ghana derived power and wealth from its vast gold mines in an area called the Wangara region. In fact, ancient Arab writings describe Ghana as having the richest gold mines on earth. These mines were situated at Bambuk, on the upper Senegal River. The ruling Soninke people also sold slaves, salt and copper in exchange for textiles, beads and finished goods. Their capital city, Kumbi Saleh, was built right on the edge of the Sahara and the city quickly became the most dynamic and important southern point of the Saharan trade routes. Kumbi Saleh

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