Swahili City-States (jan 1, 1000 – jan 1, 1500)
Description:
The Swahili City-States rose to power due to their involvement in Indian Ocean Trade. They played a pivotal role in this network. Not only did they use their resources, they also used their position to export resources from other regions in Africa. They exported ivory from the south, gold from the western interior, and much more.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1000
jan 1, 1500
~ 500 years