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This Kingdom is known for its trade networks, monumental architecture, such as the pyramids at Meroe, and its role as a major power in the region.
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This Kingdom became one of the largest African empires. It was known for its powerful military, extensive trade networks, and the city of Gao as its capital.
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This Kingdom was a major trading empire in the Red Sea region. It controlled trade routes between the Roman Empire, India, and Africa, and it was known for its coinage, monumental stelae, and adoption of Christianity
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This Kingdom is known for its wealth from the gold trade and the city of Timbuktu, which became a center for learning and trade.
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It is renowned for its impressive stone structures, such as the Great Enclosure, which suggest advanced urban planning and trade networks.