Well gold is their main of trade in South Africa. The acient africans , the Africanns used gold for their money sorse and unbeliveably for tolitery and home decore.
the trade of salt and gold led to the establishment of kingdoms
Because back then in Africa salt was very scarce and one pound of gold would be worth one pound of salt and they traded salt for gold.
The participation of the kingdoms of western Africa in providing slaves for the slave trade made them wealthy also there is gold in that area.
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Western African kingdoms prospered because they controlled the West African trade routes. In addition to that, kingdoms like Mali exported ivory, gold, and salt (among other goods), which were always in high demand.
Gold affected The rise of Early Kingdoms in West Africa by Gold making Africa Wealthy, and Gold was used to bring Glory in the Kings rule. Gold became more valuable than ever
it MADE AFRICA WEALTHY, Because gold was used as money for many countries in that time.
West Africa had pletiful trading kingdoms.
Early empires gained wealth and power by trading slaves, gold, and ivory.
the trade of salt and gold led to the establishment of kingdoms
The gold mined in the gorges and the spices.
Because back then in Africa salt was very scarce and one pound of gold would be worth one pound of salt and they traded salt for gold.
Gold, animal hides, kola nuts
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Early empires gained wealth and power by trading slaves, gold, and ivory.
Zimbabwe was located in the heart of the gold fields of Africa.
Taghaza and Walata are the most important mining cities in ancient Africa. Most of the salt came form there, and was then traded for gold and shipped all over the continent.