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 Ancient is said to have had some of the richest gold mines on earth.  This mines were conveniently located near the banks of the Senegal river, which extended the access to trade.  The Soninke people also sold slaves, salt and copper in exchange for textiles.  They were able to build with their riches a capital city known as Kumbi Saleh at the edge of the Sahara, and due to its located it quickly became one of the most important terminals on the southern trade route.