Mali Empire



The Mali Empire was a West African empire in which Timbuktu was located. It was at it's strongest during the reign of Mansa Musa in 1312 to 1337.

Role In Time Tangled Island
In the Mali Empire, a young trader had lost his salt rocks, which were very valuable at that time. You must find his salt rocks which are located on the roof of the Graff House in 1776 AD.

Also, a document merchant there is in possesion of the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence. You must complete a simple puzzle in order to gain it from him.

In Real Life
The Mali Empire, also historically referred to as the Manden Kurufaba was a Mandinka empire in West Africa from c. 1230 to c. 1600. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa I. The Mali Empire had many profound cultural influences on West Africa, allowing the spread of its language, laws and customs along the Niger River. It extended over a large area and consisted of numerous vassal kingdoms and provinces.