In four centuries, Mali expanded its territory, influence, and culture thanks to a well-trained imperial ... It is quite possible that it was the world's first university. This ancient empire held the ...

In the 1230s, a man called Sundiata Keita incorporated a series of smaller kingdoms into the Mali Empire ... became the heart of his empire, the centre of trade and culture.

Stein traveled the globe to meet the last people keeping ancient traditions alive ... balafon that dates back to the founding of the Mali empire. NEARLY 800 YEARS AGO, Sundiata Keita founded ...

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 founded in 1226 CE by Sundiata Keita.Sundiata was the second son of the King of the Mandinka people. It was prophesized that Sundiata would become a great ruler. Upon the death ...

Ancient Ghana derived power and wealth from ... Sundiata Keita and soon became eclipsed by the Mali Empire of Sundiata.

The actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was the title of the kings who ruled the kingdom. It was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD, and absorbed into the larger Mali Empire. (Mali Empire ...