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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2024 · 21 MIN

Season 6 Episode 6: Lime, Iron, and Salt

from History of Africa · host The History of Africa Podcast

In today's episode, we chart the growth of Kilwa as a major economic center, from its growth as a manufacturer of lime and iron, to its rise as a middleman in the trade of gold from Africa's southern reaches, as well as its blossoming into a maritime power.

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