Most extant knowledge of this empire comes from the "Book of Highways and Empires" written by Al-Bakri.
Most extant knowledge of this empire comes from the "Book of Highways and Empires" written by Al-Bakri. According to the Tarikh as-Sudan, this empire had 22 Muslim kings and 22 non-Muslim kings. The Cisse dynasty of this empire consisted mainly of its founders, the Soninke. The Sosso took over after the decline of this polity. Its capital was most likely located at Koumbi Saleh. This empire's modern-day equivalent was the birthplace of Kofi Annan. This empire grew rich off gold mining and trading before it was mysteriously replaced by Mali. For 10 points, name this first great West African empire on the "Gold Coast", in a country now led from Accra.
Most extant knowledge of this empire comes from the "Book of Highways and Empires" written by Al-Bakri.
Ghana Empire