The term "Trans-Saharan" refers to the trade networks that connected North Africa with West Africa across the vast Sahara Desert during the period of 1200-1450. These trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultural practices between these regions.
Related terms
Camel Caravans: Long lines of camels traveling together in groups to transport goods across the harsh desert.
Gold-salt trade: An important trade network in which gold from West Africa was exchanged for salt from North Africa.
Timbuktu: A famous trading city located in present-day Mali that served as a major hub along the Trans-Saharan trade routes.