Discover the extraordinary life of Mansa Musa, the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, whose wealth and influence reshaped history. Think Elon Musk is rich? Mansa Musa's wealth was so immense, he could buy entire nations! In this video, we explore three fascinating facts about Mansa Musa that highlight his epic pilgrimage, vast empire, and contributions to education and culture.

Facts Covered:
1. Mansa Musa's legendary pilgrimage to Mecca with a caravan of 60,000 people and 80 camels loaded with gold.
2. His expansive empire, which spanned modern-day Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Mauritania, and thrived on the trade of abundant gold and salt.
3. His establishment of the renowned Sankore University in Timbuktu, turning it into a global center of learning.

Learn about the man whose wealth caused inflation in Cairo and whose visionary leadership left a lasting legacy on education and culture.

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🎵Music Credits:

'Simplicity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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