jan 1, 1324 - Mansa Musa Pilgrimage
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In 1324, Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire and one of the wealthiest men in history went on a pilgrimage to the holy Islamic city of Mecca. On this journey, Musa and his large caravan traveled with around 136 kilos of gold destroying the economy of cities he visited along the way.
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