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Meet Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century.

He was so outrageously rich that he's often considered the richest person ever!

But how did he accumulate such mind-boggling wealth? Let's find out!

One of the main reasons for Mansa Musa's wealth was his empire's control over lucrative trade routes, especially in gold and salt.

This made him the gatekeeper of enormous wealth flowing through Mali.

Mansa Musa also had vast gold mines within his empire, which contributed to his incredible riches.

The Mali Empire was known for its abundant gold reserves, and Mansa Musa had access to them all.

As a skilled diplomat and ruler, Mansa Musa established strong relationships with neighboring states and trading partners.

This enabled him to expand trade networks and increase his wealth through commerce and tribute.

Additionally, Mansa Musa's famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 played a significant role in showcasing his wealth.

During his journey, he distributed gold lavishly, leaving a lasting impression and gaining recognition as one of history's wealthiest individuals.

To give you an idea of the scale of Mansa Musa's wealth, historians estimate that his fortune was worth around $400 billion in today's money!

That's more than the current richest person in the world

Despite his unimaginable wealth, Mansa Musa was known for his generosity.

He funded the construction of schools, libraries, and mosques, promoting education and religious growth throughout the Mali Empire.

Mansa Musa's extraordinary wealth also put the Mali Empire on the world map.

It attracted traders, scholars, and explorers from distant lands, leading to cultural exchanges and contributing to the empire's prestige and influence.

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22/06/2024

Africa’s first ever Airbus A350-1000 is coming to Addis Ababa! Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s aviation giant, is continuing its pioneering mission to conquer the skies! Named “Land of Origins” to honor Ethiopia’s ancient history as the cradle of humankind, this state-of-the-art aircraft offers an additional 7 meters of cabin space, accommodating over 400 passengers, including more than 45 in the luxurious Cloud 9 business class.

The Airbus A350-1000 is one of the world’s most fuel-efficient aircraft, featuring a 40% reduction in noise footprint and 25% less fuel burn compared to similar-sized planes.

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

🔴 Israeli tanks are pushing deeper into western Rafah in southern Gaza, firing shells at the tents of forcibly displaced Palestinians, as Israel continues its deadly attacks across the besieged enclave. Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/0tkn3g

19/06/2024

Amy Pope has always championed humane & orderly migration as an opportunity for societies, not a problem. Now she is the first female head of IOM - UN Migration.

Listen to her story on our Awake At Night podcast: https://bit.ly/3xiVTJ6

19/06/2024

Ecuador was plunged into a nationwide blackout on Wednesday afternoon, the country’s public work minister said, blaming the emergency on a failure of a key transmission line. https://nyti.ms/4bYxJTj

16/06/2024

OpenAI has hired former NSA Director Paul Nakasone, raising concern among privacy advocates. But that's only part of the problem.

16/06/2024

G7 leaders reached a compromise agreement to use profits from Russia's frozen assets as collateral in a $50 billion loan for Ukraine.

17/05/2024

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17/05/2024

A few weeks ago, medicine laureate May-Britt Moser took part in our Nobel Prize Dialogue in Rio, Brazil. She discussed her passion for science and its role in creating our shared future.

Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJE9rmV1-0uBsCzxyq-QCqSM0un0VKWjV

16/05/2024