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…showed last 75 words of 1260 total…king in 14th century nearly brought Mali to destruction. Despite internal clashes, and attacks from the outside Mali survived. In addition to an impressive government and economy, Mali boasted a thriving culture that included a mix of traditional African customs and Islamic practices. Eventually, Songhai, a province of Mali would rise to become the next great power in western Africa. There is no question; however, that Mali was one of greatest African civilizations to exist.