Post by King Adam Aberdeen I on May 12, 2009 10:58:49 GMT -6
Europe was familiar with Egypt and the northern African countries, but the majority of this continent remained a mystery to society. South of the Sahara, only limited penetration by Arabs brought back stories of these exotic lands. But civilizations flourished during this period of Gaelic Renaissance, especially in Ghana and along Africa's East Coast… and yet again the Mo’r Triath found it beneficial to send ships south to Africa to establish trade routes.
Traders, merchants and adventurers would begin using these routes established by the Chinese and Arabs based around well-known northern African ports. Some would take their wares as far south as the trade winds would allow. The port at Mogadishu would soon become the most important Muslim city on the East Coast. But despite its proximity to Kenya and Tanzania, few attempts were made to bring this thriving culture inland.... but now, who knows...
Europe's nearly unquenchable thirst for gold began to lead some expeditions deeper into Africa. One African trade route took travelers through the city of Timbuktu, on their way to the Ivory Coast. Most of Skye’s efforts had been thwarted by Europe’s greed…But much effort on Skye’s part is rebuilding relations with the skeptical African governments.
Explorations during the Gaelic Renaissance would probe deeper into the continent as Skye began to establish its presence in Africa.
Traders, merchants and adventurers would begin using these routes established by the Chinese and Arabs based around well-known northern African ports. Some would take their wares as far south as the trade winds would allow. The port at Mogadishu would soon become the most important Muslim city on the East Coast. But despite its proximity to Kenya and Tanzania, few attempts were made to bring this thriving culture inland.... but now, who knows...
Europe's nearly unquenchable thirst for gold began to lead some expeditions deeper into Africa. One African trade route took travelers through the city of Timbuktu, on their way to the Ivory Coast. Most of Skye’s efforts had been thwarted by Europe’s greed…But much effort on Skye’s part is rebuilding relations with the skeptical African governments.
Explorations during the Gaelic Renaissance would probe deeper into the continent as Skye began to establish its presence in Africa.
