In 1324, Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, embarked on a journey that would redefine wealth and power in the medieval world. We explore the logistical marvel of the trek, the diplomatic standoff in Cairo that crashed the Egyptian economy, and the enduring architectural legacy that transformed Timbuktu into a global center of learning.
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