In 1324, he embarked on his Hajj, traversing thousands of ... detailed map of West Africa in Europe. The map, crafted around 1375, features Mansa Musa seated majestically on a throne, donning ...
That is a lot of packed lunches! When Mansa Musa embarked on his Hajj in 1324, he travelled with 60,000 people, 100 elephants and 80 camels. 5. Mansa Musa was so generous that the value of gold ...