Jenne-Jeno (jan 1, 250 – jan 1, 1100)
Description:
A major trading city in West Africa, located at the intersection of the Niger and Bani rivers. Its ideal location allowed for farming, fishing, and trade, which helped it to become a large urban center. Entrépot for the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 250
jan 1, 1100
~ 850 years