The Kingdom of Mali was one of the earliest and most important trade nodes in sub-Saharan Africa because it had plenty of

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The Kingdom of Mali was known for its abundant supply of slaves and gold, both of which were highly desirable trade goods at the time. Gold was particularly valuable because it was scarce in Europe and Asia, while the demand for slaves increased as the transatlantic slave trade grew. While Mali may have had other commodities such as cotton, beans, hardwood trees, and iron products, none of these were as valuable or sought after as its supply of slaves and gold.

The Kingdom of Mali Was One of the Earliest and Most