The Wolof (aka Jolof or Djolof) Empire was a state on the coast of West Africa, located between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, which Ancient civilization thrived from the mid-14th to mid-16th century CE.
The empire prospered on trade via gold, hides and ivory.
The Wolof (aka Jolof or Djolof) Empire was a state on the coast of West Africa, located between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, which Ancient civilization thrived from the mid-14th to mid-16th century CE.The empire prospered on trade via gold, hides and ivory.
The Wolof (aka Jolof or Djolof) Empire was a state on the coast of West Africa, located between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, which Ancient civilization thrived from the mid-14th to mid-16th century CE.The empire prospered on trade via gold, hides and ivory.
The Wolof (aka Jolof or Djolof) Empire was a state on the coast of West Africa, located between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, which Ancient civilization thrived from the mid-14th to mid-16th century CE.The empire prospered on trade via gold, hides and ivory.
The Wolof (aka Jolof or Djolof) Empire was a state on the coast of West Africa, located between the Senegal and Gambia rivers, which Ancient civilization thrived from the mid-14th to mid-16th century CE.The empire prospered on trade via gold, hides and ivory.
The Wolof as a people inhabited, from the 1st millennium BCE, the area now Senegal River in the north and the Gambia in the south.
For nearly two 200 years, the Wolof rulers of the Jolof Empire collected tribute from vassal kings states who voluntarily agreed to the confederacy.
The Wolof as a people inhabited, from the 1st millennium BCE, the area now Senegal River in the north and the Gambia in the south.For nearly two 200 years, the Wolof rulers of the Jolof Empire collected tribute from vassal kings states who voluntarily agreed to the confederacy.
The Wolof as a people inhabited, from the 1st millennium BCE, the area now Senegal River in the north and the Gambia in the south.For nearly two 200 years, the Wolof rulers of the Jolof Empire collected tribute from vassal kings states who voluntarily agreed to the confederacy.
The Wolof as a people inhabited, from the 1st millennium BCE, the area now Senegal River in the north and the Gambia in the south.For nearly two 200 years, the Wolof rulers of the Jolof Empire collected tribute from vassal kings states who voluntarily agreed to the confederacy.
The Wolof as a people inhabited, from the 1st millennium BCE, the area now Senegal River in the north and the Gambia in the south.For nearly two 200 years, the Wolof rulers of the Jolof Empire collected tribute from vassal kings states who voluntarily agreed to the confederacy.
Language and pottery both suggest that the ancestors of the Wolof had originally migrated here from central or eastern Africa. They fished, grew wet rice, and herded cattle, sheep, and goats (and later, pigs). They used iron for tools, pottery, and jewellery.
Language and pottery both suggest that the ancestors of the Wolof had originally migrated here from central or eastern Africa. They fished, grew wet rice, and herded cattle, sheep, and goats (and later, pigs). They used iron for tools, pottery, and jewellery.
Language and pottery both suggest that the ancestors of the Wolof had originally migrated here from central or eastern Africa. They fished, grew wet rice, and herded cattle, sheep, and goats (and later, pigs). They used iron for tools, pottery, and jewellery.
The people of this area of West Africa also set up megalithic monuments and burial markers. Circles were formed some 8 metres (26 ft.) in diameter using stones up to 4 metres in height.
The people of this area of West Africa also set up megalithic monuments and burial markers. Circles were formed some 8 metres (26 ft.) in diameter using stones up to 4 metres in height.
The people of this area of West Africa also set up megalithic monuments and burial markers. Circles were formed some 8 metres (26 ft.) in diameter using stones up to 4 metres in height.
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