Kings of Songhay (Mali Savannah Zone), ca. 3rd c.-1000 / ca. 9th c.-1592
ملوك سنغاي (مالي منطقة السافانا)، حوالي القرن الثالث-١٠٠٠ / حوالي القرن التاسع-١٥٩٢
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•The Kings of Songhay ruled a powerful West African empire in the Mali Savannah Zone from around the 9th to 16th centuries, with earlier roots dating back to the 3rd century. Songhay became renowned for its wealth, military strength, and centers of Islamic learning, especially in cities like Gao and Timbuktu. The empire played a key role in trans-Saharan trade before its decline after 1592.
The Kings of Songhay ruled a powerful West African empire in the Mali Savannah Zone from around the 9th to 16th centuries, with earlier roots dating back to the 3rd century. Songhay became renowned fo...
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