As a result of monopolizing the gold trade and developing its agricultural resources, the Mali Empire prospered. The currency of Mali, like Ghana, was the guilders’ currency. A heavy guilder’s tax was ...

Bronze panels, like this one, have recorded the history of the kingdom. Sundiata Keita was the first ruler of the Mali Empire. His name means ‘lion prince’ and he was known for his great skill ...

Though the empire of Mali was home to so much gold ... of his empire largely remains little known outside West Africa. "History is written by victors," according to Britain's World War II Prime ...

Mali is a land of stunning contrasts, with a cultural richness and history that make it a unique destination in West Africa.

The Mali Empire was the center of the world’s gold ... can be regarded as one of the most significant events of African history. It had monumental impacts on Africa’s future.