The Political Context of the Egyptian Gold Crisis during the Reign of Saladin
The Political Context of the Egyptian Gold Crisis during the Reign of Saladin
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African Studies Centre, Boston University
Date published:
2014
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The International Journal of African Historical Studies
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The International Journal of African Historical Studies , Vol. 47, No. 1, 2014, pp. 121-138
Abstract:
The article focuses on the Egyptian gold shortage during the rein of Saladin between 1169 and 1193. The author discusses the sources of Egypt's gold supply during the 12th century, explores the history of Nubian gold mines in the Eastern Desert, and examines the social conditions of Nubian miners in the Egyptian-Nubian Borderlands.
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CITATION: Baadj, Amar. The Political Context of the Egyptian Gold Crisis during the Reign of Saladin . : African Studies Centre, Boston University , 2014. The International Journal of African Historical Studies , Vol. 47, No. 1, 2014, pp. 121-138 - Available at: https://library.au.int/political-context-egyptian-gold-crisis-during-reign-saladin-6