Nubia had access to a number of Sub-Saharan and West African Tribes and Empires. Therefore they had access to a number of Natural Resources that Egyptians wanted. In order to acquire those resources, they set up trading centers.
They thought they were going to live there forever
They adopted Egyptian culture.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Babylonia and Assyria
Salt and Gold
for the natural resources founded in Africa
They served as tranportation across the Sahara dessert
The old African empires crumbled due to warring.
Yes, there was an African Empire. In fact, there were lots of African Empires all over the country. There was the Western African Empire and many other African Empires.
The "Great Three" West African empires were Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
The two other important West African empires were the Ghana Empire and the Songhai Empire. The Ghana Empire, thriving from around the 6th to 13th centuries, was known for its wealth in gold and its strategic trade routes across the Sahara. The Songhai Empire, which emerged in the 15th century, became one of the largest empires in African history, known for its cultural and intellectual centers, particularly in Timbuktu. Both empires played significant roles in the trans-Saharan trade and the spread of Islam in the region.
Nubia had access to a number of Sub-Saharan and West African Tribes and Empires. Therefore they had access to a number of Natural Resources that Egyptians wanted. In order to acquire those resources, they set up trading centers.
Gold and salt were highly valuable during the time of the African empires due to their essential roles in trade and daily life. Gold was a symbol of wealth and power, used for currency and luxury items, while salt was crucial for preserving food and maintaining health. The trans-Saharan trade routes facilitated the exchange of these resources, enabling empires like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to thrive economically and culturally. Together, they shaped the prosperity and influence of these great African empires.
The people that carried goods from Europe to west African empires were Portuguese people.
They thought they were going to live there forever
bananas and chicken