I. Sudanic Empires (Sahel)

A. Mansa (Mande), Jali (Griot), Dyula, Craftsmen

B. Berbers (Moors), Ghana

C. Mali: Sunjata/Sundiata

D. Timbuktu: Mansa Musa

E. Guinea Forest: Gold, Kola

II. Swahili Coast (Zanj)

A. Punt, Monsoons, Shiraz

B. Fumo Liongo (Shungwaya)

C. Great Zimbabwe (Shona)

Links

• Great Zimbabwe
• Zimbabwe archaeology
• Africa South of the Sahara Chronology
• Global Consortium: Africa, 400-1650