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The place of Koumbi Saleh is situated at south eastern Mauritania. The history of Koumbi Saleh is quite ancient enough. It dates back to the 3rdcentury. During the seventh century, Koumbi Saleh became the capital of the region of Ghana.
The population of the place of Koumbi Saleh was around 30,000 at the period of eleventh century which was one of the most densely populated places in the continent at that time. The place of Koumbi Saleh at that time was separated into two centers. The northern center of Koumbi Saleh consisted of twelve mosques.
The southern part of Koumbi Saleh was called as al-Ghala. There was the Royal Palace in that center which was surrounded by small settlement which was planed well enough. Between the two canters of Koumbi Saleh there were suburbs which were residential in nature.
The tourists to Koumbi Saleh would get to know the rich history of the place which still exists there. At present Koumbi Saleh has the remains of those things which it possessed as the prosperous capital of the country of Ghana. The city of Koumbi Saleh had brought to Ghana, a good amount of riches and treasures.
Transportation to Koumbi Saleh is not very convenient. The tourists to Koumbi Saleh are advised to have their own personal means of conveyance.
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