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Musa I or Mansa Musa was the Emperor of Mali during the 14th century. Ranked the richest man of all time, he is famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca during which showcased his wealth to the cities he visited. His empire covered modern day Ghana, Timbuktu and Mali in West Africa.

Moorish art print.Mansa Kankan musa.

DESPITE Jeff Bezos claiming the title as the world’s richest man with a net worth of £99bn, he doesn’t come close to Mansa Musa, the richest man of all time. The 14th-century King of Ma…

The Lion Of Mali: The Hajj of Mansa Musa

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Mansa Musa ruled the Malian empire from 1312-1337 CE. In his lifetime and beyond, he was known for his extravagant wealth and spending, funded by his kingdom's vast salt and gold mines. In this lesson, students read one recent blog post about Musa I of Mali's wealth, followed by two historical documents from the fourteenth-century, to answer the question: Was Mansa Musa the richest person ever? [PowerPoint updated on 01/26/23.]

Mansa Musa