The Swahili Coast: Africa’s Ocean Empire That Ruled Global Trade

Описание: For over a thousand years, Africa dominated the Indian Ocean trade through the powerful Swahili Coast city-states. From Kilwa and Mombasa to Zanzibar and Sofala, African merchants built wealthy stone cities, controlled sea routes, and traded with Arabia, India, Persia, and China.
This cinematic 3-minute storytelling video uncovers how Africa once ruled the seas—and how foreign invasion turned trade into domination.
In this video, you’ll discover:
🌊 How the Swahili Coast cities were built
🌊 The goods Africa exported across the ocean
🌊 Evidence of trade with China and the Middle East
🌊 Why the Portuguese attacked Swahili ports
🌊 How Africa lost control of its maritime wealth
Africa was not isolated—it was global.
🌍 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS
The fall of the Swahili Coast explains why Africa lost control of its trade routes, oceans, and economic power—lessons still relevant today.
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