Ghana Empire: The Ghana Empire was an ancient West African kingdom located in present-day Mauritania and Mali. It was known for its wealth from the trans-Saharan trade routes.
Songhai Empire: The Songhai Empire was one of the largest empires in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries. It emerged after the decline of Mali and became renowned for its powerful military forces.
Axum Empire: The Axum Empire was an ancient kingdom located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. Known for its maritime trade connections with the Roman Empire and India.