West Africa's Gold and Salt: Foundations of Empires and Trade
An exploration of how West African gold financed European empires and the Renaissance, and how Sahara salt trade supported economic and cultural development across the continent.
Affluent Afrika
1.4K views β’ Jul 22, 2025
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West African gold funded European empires and the Renaissance. Salt from the Sahara facilitated trade across the continent. We explore the intricate economic relations, including the exchange of gold, kola nuts, and the devastating impact of the slave trade. #WestAfrica #AfricanHistory #GoldTrade #SaltTrade #EuropeanEmpires #Renaissance #SlaveTrade #Sahara #HistoryDocumentary #AncientCivilizations
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Jul 22, 2025
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