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Gao is located on the eastern bank of the Niger River at the junction with the Tilemsi Valley. The sprawling town is the largest in eastern Mali. It is connected to the capital, Bamako at the western end of Mali, by 1200 km (750 mi) of paved road.
Gao, town, eastern Mali, western Africa. It is situated on the Niger River at the southern edge of the Sahara, about 200 miles (320 km) east-southeast of Timbuktu. The population consists chiefly of Songhai people. Gao, founded by fishermen in the 7th century, is one of the oldest trading centres.
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Sep 12, 2024 · Gao, the historic city located in northern Mali, is a fascinating destination that is steeped in rich history and culture. With its strategic position along the Niger River, Gao has served as a major center of trade and commerce for centuries.
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Dec 19, 2009 · Gao emerged as a powerful and wealthy political center located along the trans-Saharan trade routes and was a center for Islamic study in the 15th and 16th centuries. Archaeological evidence, such as pot shards and beads, suggest the site of Gao had been inhabited since the 9th century.
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Dec 23, 2019 · Discover Tomb of Askia in Gao, Mali: The most important and best preserved remnant of West Africa's powerful Songhai Empire.
