Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire, is often regarded as the richest person in history. He transformed Timbuktu into a center of learning, commissioning mosques and universities, including the legendary Sankore University. His legacy endures not just in wealth, but in the cultural and intellectual flourishing of West Africa.

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Mansa Musa: ''The golden reign of Mali’s emperor"
Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire, is often regarded as the richest person in history.
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