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jan 1, 1440 - Swahili City States

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These Islamic states on the east coast of Africa were important trade centers. They were a blend of Arab, African, and Persian cultures, and were well known for their sophistication and architecture. Their largest city was Great Zimbabwe, and their location allowed trade through the trans-Saharan networks as well as the Indian ocean. The inhabitants of Swahili city states spoke Bantu.

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jan 1, 1440
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~ 585 years ago