Historical Terms and Concepts

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IBN BATTUTA

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A Moroccan explorer known for his extensive travels across the Islamic world and beyond.

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CAMEL SADDLES

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Specialized saddles designed for riding camels, crucial for trade and travel in desert regions.

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MAMLUK SULTANATE

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A political and military entity in Egypt and the Levant, ruled by former slave soldiers.

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HAUSA KINGDOMS

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A collection of independent city-states in what is now northern Nigeria and southern Niger.

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TIMBUKTU

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A historic city in Mali, known as a center of trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship.

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CARAVANSERAI

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Roadside inns where travelers and their animals could rest and recover.

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IDJIL SEBKHA

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A salt flat located in the Sahara Desert, significant for trade.

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CAMEL CARAVAN

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A group of camels traveling together, often used for trade across deserts.

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DJINGUEREBER MOSQUE

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A historic mosque in Timbuktu, known for its unique architecture.

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TRANS-SAHARAN SLAVE TRADE

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The trade of enslaved people across the Sahara Desert, connecting sub-Saharan Africa with North Africa.