MALI — The Empire That Enriched the World | Full Documentary

Before Europe ruled the seas, there was an African empire so wealthy and powerful that it controlled much of the medieval world’s gold. This documentary explores the history of the Mali Empire — from the rise of Sundiata Keita, the warrior who united nations and founded one of the greatest empires in African history, to the legendary reign of Mansa Musa, the richest man who ever lived. A civilization of monumental cities, universities, international trade, massive armies, and unimaginable wealth that reshaped the global economy. In this documentary you will discover: The true story of Sundiata Keita The battle that destroyed the Sosso Empire The Manden Charter, considered one of the earliest human rights declarations Timbuktu, the intellectual center of medieval Africa Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage that shook Cairo’s economy The empire that controlled the world’s gold trade An extraordinary story rarely told the way it deserves to be told. #MaliEmpire #MansaMusa #SundiataKeita #AfricanHistory #MedievalAfrica #Timbuktu #HistoryDocumentary #WorldHistory #AfricanCivilizations