Ghana, first of the great medieval trading empires of western Africa (fl. 7th–13th century). It was situated between the Sahara and the headwaters of the Sénégal and Niger rivers, in an area …

The Ghana Empire (Arabic: غانا), also known as simply Ghana, [2] Ghanata, or Wagadu, was an ancient western-Sahelian empire based in the modern-day southeast of Mauritania and …

Mar 5, 2019 · The precise foundation of the Ghana Empire, or the Kingdom of Ghana as it is sometimes referred to, is not known. It may date to as early as the 6th century but evidence of …

Oct 26, 2023 · The Old Ghana Empire, sometimes referred to as the Wagadou Empire or simply Ghana, was a West African kingdom that flourished between the 4th and 11th centuries AD.

This is a map of the ancient kingdom of Ghana, displaying its location well north of present-day Ghana. Today this area is part of the countries of Mali and Mauritania.

The Ghana Empire, also known as the Wagadou Empire, was a powerful West African kingdom that existed from the 6th to the 13th century. It was located in present-day southeastern …

Discover Ancient Ghana Empire History and Facts, covering Ghana's collapse, its location, its history, the gold trade, its founding, and some fascinating information

May 4, 2025 · Discover how gold and salt shaped the wealth of the ancient Ghana Empire, creating one of Africa’s most legendary trading powers.

Toward the end of the classical era, larger regional kingdoms had formed in West Africa, one of which was the Kingdom of Ghana, north of what is today the nation of Ghana.

What is known of Ghana’s early history is gleaned from archaeological finds, a tradition of oral history that stressed ancestor biographies, and the writings of early Arab historiographers.