African Civilizations
History

The tenth Mansa of the Mali Empire, known as the wealthiest person of the Middle Ages
Mansa Musa
The tenth Mansa of the Mali Empire, known as the wealthiest person of the Middle Ages, Mansa Musa. Mansa Musa was a 14th-century West African ruler famous for his incredible wealth and grand pilgrimage to Mecca.

A climatic border zone across Africa separating the Sahara Desert from the wetter lands
Sahel
A climatic border zone across Africa separating the Sahara Desert from the wetter lands. Sahel. Historically, the Sahel has been a crucial region for trade and cultural exchange between North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

A mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being widely spaced
Savanna
A mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being widely spaced is known as a savanna. Historically, savannas have been crucial landscapes for human evolution, providing both resources and habitats for early humans.