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Mali's Imperial Navy: The War Canoes of the Niger River

The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo History
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Lucas and Luna dive into the fascinating naval power of the Mali Empire, focusing on the Sorko boatbuilders and their war canoes that patrolled the Niger River. Discover how the empire maintained a fleet of hundreds of vessels, the role of the kankoro-sigui in naval logistics, and the battle of 1325 when Mali's navy crushed the Songhay rebellion. Learn about the canoes themselves — hollowed from giant mahogany trees, some carrying up to 80 warriors — and how river control was essential for trade, communication, and military dominance. This episode explores a little-known aspect of Mali's might: its ability to project power along West Africa's greatest waterway. #MaliEmpire #Sorko #NigerRiver #WarCanoe #KankoroSigui #SonghayRebellion1325 #MansaMusa #WestAfricanHistory #NavalHistory #Timbuktu #Gao #Djenne #InlandNigerDelta #AfricanEmpires #MedievalAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #WarriorCulture Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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