Mansa Musa's Copper: The Overlooked Metal of Mali

Everyone knows Mansa Musa for gold, but what about copper? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of copper in the Mali Empire—its use in currency, status objects, and trade. They discuss the mines of Takedda, the trans-Saharan copper trade, and how copper flowed alongside salt and gold. The episode also touches on the mysterious 'copper bars' mentioned by Ibn Battuta, the role of copper in armlets and royal regalia, and how the Wangara traders handled this metal. A fresh angle on the wealth of Mansa Musa's empire. #MansaMusa #MaliEmpire #Copper #TransSaharanTrade #Takedda #IbnBattuta #Wangara #Gold #Salt #WestAfrica #MedievalAfrica #Trade #Currency #Metal #Sijilmasa #Niani #FexingoHistory #History #GoldTrade #Timbuktu Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo