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an artist's rendering of a city street with people walking around and shops in the distance

Islam fully spread in Mauritania in 11th century. Koumbi Saleh was very rich in gold & salt; and a haven for Muslim scholars, doctors, teachers & traders .. a center of education with many schools, libraries & hospitals. Great Mosque of Koumbi Saleh built 9th century was the centerpiece of religious life. The city attracted people from different parts of the world including Arab & Berber traders crossing the Sahara to trade. Frequent droughts causing environmental issues were the only…

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