Mansa Musa
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What happened after Musa Died?
Timbuktu became Arabia, a center for learning and trade.
What did Mansa Musa do for the Europeans with his trek?
He exposed the great wealth of mali to the europeans.
What did Mansa Musa do in 1324?
He took a trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia from Africa.He took with him 60,000 people 80 camels (each carrying 300 lbs of pure gold) 500 servants walking ahead of him (each carrying a 4 lb. gold staff)
What is Mansa Musa famous for?
He was the richest man ever! He was worth $400 billion.
What did Musa bring back from Mecca?
Mansa Musa brought back with him an Arabic library, religious scholars, and most importantly the Muslim architect al-Sahili, who built the great mosques at Gao and Timbuktu and a royal palace.
