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trade across the Sahara became possible and explore how it impacted West African. empires, such as Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and Benin.

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Trade across the Sahara became possible and it impacted West African empires by influencing them on a cultural level. The peak of Saharan trade extended from the 8th century until the early 17th century.
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