The region's location between traders in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa contributed significantly to the growth of major cities in the Sahel, such as Timbuktu, between the tenth and fifteenth centuries. This strategic position facilitated the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas, making these cities important commercial and intellectual centers.
What contributed to the growth of major cities in the Sahel, such as Timbuktu, between the tenth and fifteenth centuries?(1 point)
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the highly productive coal mines located in the region
the highly productive coal mines located in the region
the region's use of advanced manufacturing techniques
the region's use of advanced manufacturing techniques
the temperate climate of the region that was ideal for growing cash crops
the temperate climate of the region that was ideal for growing cash crops
the region's location between traders in North Africa and su
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