7. The Songhai Empire - Africa's Age of Gold
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Death of Askia Mohammed
In just 20 years after the discovery of the Americas, 250 thousand Africans were kidnapped and transported to the New World. Over 12 million were traded as slaves, with nearly 2 million dying during the voyage. The Empire of Songhai saw a period of bloodshed end with the reign of Askia Daud, who stabilized the nation by placing his sons in key positions. Despite inheriting a weakened country, he undertook campaigns to suppress rebel factions.
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