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Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
Brown University
Box 1837 / 60 George Street
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-3188
Fax: (401) 863-9423
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(1312-1337) -famous ruler (kankan) of the Kingdom of Mali (ruled 1307-1337); chiefly known for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324; grand entrance into Cairo with his caravan of 500 slaves and 80–100 camels carrying gold; returned with the Andalusian poet-architect Es-Saheli , who built the palace and Great Mosque of Timbuktu; expanded the commerce and prosperity of Mali, and patron of Islamic scholarship, culture, and art; example of Islamic leadership and wealth in West Africa and their widespread reputation