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09 Dec 10
09 Dec 10
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungIf I recall correctly, Portuguese sea power ascended, the trade routes shifted, and Timbuktu got shafted. So that empire suffered from the effects of a technological bypass.
In the late middle ages, West Africa was pretty powerful. The Mali Empire was no joke.
What happened?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_Empire
Istanbul used to be the centre of the world, you know ...
09 Dec 10
Originally posted by Bosse de NageSo it's Palynka's fault! I never did trust those sardine munchers. Portugal looks too much like California for me to turn my back on it...
If I recall correctly, Portuguese sea power ascended, the trade routes shifted, and Timbuktu got shafted. So that empire suffered from the effects of a technological bypass.
Istanbul used to be the centre of the world, you know ...
09 Dec 10
Originally posted by Bosse de NageHow come they didn't open a port on the Atlantic and participate?
If I recall correctly, Portuguese sea power ascended, the trade routes shifted, and Timbuktu got shafted. So that empire suffered from the effects of a technological bypass.
Istanbul used to be the centre of the world, you know ...