Why was the West African kingdom of Ghana an important trade center?
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The main centre of trade was Koumbi Saleh. ... Some of the most important parts of products that were trade within Ghana were salt and gold. With gold and salt being transported and traded through Ghana, the Kingdom of Ghana was able to become very wealthy by taxing the goods that came through the trade center.
Religion: African traditional religion, Islam
Capital: Koumbi Saleh
Some of the most important parts of products that were trade within Ghana were salt and gold. With gold and salt being transported and traded through Ghana, the Kingdom of Ghana was able to become very wealthy by taxing the goods that came through the trade center.
Capital: Koumbi Saleh
Religion: African traditional religion, Islam
Common languages: Soninke, Malinke, Mande