{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a62149e7d88c9e9a5abae8/69a74031b5381e1c010a4d5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ghana Empire - Part 1: The birth of an empire in the Sahel","description":"Imagine a land where scattered villages pulse with life, nestled between the vast Sahara and lush forests. Here, a civilization is quietly taking root, destined to change the course of history.\r\n\r\nIn this episode, we dive into the origins of the Ghana Empire. Long before it commanded the world’s gold routes, this region was a mosaic of villages adapting to the rhythms of nature. We’ll explore how the Soninke people began to carve out their place in history, laying the groundwork for an empire that would rise from these humble beginnings.\r\n\r\nLearn more at: https://thecivilizationarchive.com/civilization/ghana-empire","author_name":"The Archive Network"}