Saturday, March 28, 2026

Collection of facts about the Ghana Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Ghana Empire (c. 300 AD - 13th century). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Based in West Africa
  • Regarded as wealthy by 8th century AD
  • Trade routes with Egypt and North Africa
  • Possibly conquered by Almoravid dynasty c. 1076
  • Converted to Islam c. 1076
  • Conquered by Sosso Empire in 1203
  • Became a vasal of the Mali Empire c. 1235