Mansa Musa's Copper: The Overlooked Metal of Mali — Fexingo History

Lucas and Luna examine the significance of copper in the Mali Empire, discussing its role as currency and a status symbol. The episode covers the Takedda mines, trans-Saharan trade routes, and mentions from Ibn Battuta regarding the distribution and use of copper.

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• mali empire copper
• takedda mines
• trans-saharan trade
• ibn battuta
• copper as currency

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