Medieval Africa

A minaret rises against a city line with snow capped mountains in the background

Major trade centers, the spread of Islam, and new technologies mark the Middle Ages in Africa

East Africa

The spread of Islam along the eastern coast of Africa transformed the area as major trading hubs developed

Important terms and concepts

sherd

trade network

Indian Ocean

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