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Mansa Musa was a 14th century ruler of the Mali Empire whose wealth from gold and salt mines was so vast that his generosity changed history. In 1324 AD he embarked on a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca leading a caravan filled with thousands of people and camels heavy with gold. In cities like Cairo he distributed his treasure so freely that the local economies suffered temporary collapse. His journey made West Africa known for unimaginable wealth and left a legacy of culture and learning. | Histo