Mansa Musa presided over a golden age of African development and prosperity. The Mali Empire was founded in 1226 CE by Sundiata Keita. Sundiata was the second son of the King of the Mandinka people.

The wealthiest man to ever live was an African king from the 14th centuryKing Mansa Musa had an estimated wealth of $400 billion by today's standards If we go back in time, we can think of the ...

Trading gold and salt have proved to be the most profitable. Where did Mansa Musa wealth go? A mosque would be built in today's Mali on this territory after Musa completed his Hajj in today's Mali.

As an adjusted value, Mansa Musa's net worth would be approximately US $ 400 billion today. A pilgrimage to Mecca brought him worldwide fame in 1324 because of his wealth. Does Musa remain the richest ...

After reigning for 25 years, Mansa Musa died in 1337. He was succeeded by his son, Maghan I. "The king's rich legacy persisted ... stand as a testament to this golden age of Mali's history ...

In the Asante kingdom, goldsmiths made ornaments to show their king was rich. This map shows Mansa Musa with an Arab traveller. Mansa Musa is wearing a golden crown and holds a large gold coin in ...

The king took his entire court and officials ... clad in golden brocade and carrying golden staffs. Depiction of Mansa Musa on his way to Mecca. The elaborate convoy that accompanied Musa marched ...

African King Musa Keita I is thought to be the richest person of all time - "richer than anyone could describe," reports Time. Literally. His fortune was incomprehensible, Time's Jacob Davidson ...

It's an astronomical sum that most of us can only dream about. Yet, Mansa Musa was wealthier than the combined fortunes of Forbes' top five billionaires. Let that sink in for a moment. But how did ...

That’s a whole lot of money, and a fortune most people can only dream of, but Mansa Musa was wealthier than the Forbes' five richest billionaires combined. But how, exactly, did he get so rich?