Mansa Musas' pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 was a lavish display of wealth and piety, impressing people both in Africa and the Middle East. He took a massive caravan of up to 60,000 people, including 12,000 servants, 500 slaves who carried gold bars, 100 camels carrying gold dust, and a variety of other luxurious items. Mansa Musa's generosity was legendary; he distributed so much gold during his journey that the value of gold in Egypt and Arabia fell significantly. He also founded mosques, schools, and other public buildings along the way. His pilgrimage demonstrated the immense wealth and power of the Mali Empire and made him one of the most famous African rulers in history.
