oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa

served as a trading post on the Trans-Saharan trade routes
center of Islamic learning
conquered by Sunni Ali after a 7-month siege

Which West African city is described in this list?
A.
Gao
B.
Djenne
C.
Benin
D.
Timbuktu

1 answer

The city described in your list is D. Timbuktu.

Timbuktu is known for its historical significance as a trading post on the Trans-Saharan trade routes, a center of Islamic learning, and it was indeed conquered by Sunni Ali after a 7-month siege.