Kumbi, the capital of the Ghana Empire, was a significant trade center in medieval West Africa. It served as a hub for the exchange of gold, salt, ivory, and slaves. Merchants from various regions, including North Africa and Europe, would converge in Kumbi to trade these valuable commodities, contributing to the empire's wealth and influence. The city played a crucial role in facilitating the trans-Saharan trade routes.
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