7. The Songhai Empire - Africa's Age of Gold
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Timbukto Chronicle, the Tarich El Fatash, Is a Remarkable Piece of Literature
The timbukto chronicle is a remarkable piece of literature. It represents the unifying of the two great traditions of the songhai. One incredible passage recounts the great king askya mohammed, speaking to a wise man. They give him a remarkably accurate account of what fate will befall his country. Unless you're inclined to believe in prophecies, it's likely that this was written after these events - an elegy to a lost golden age.
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