East Africa being Egypt, I'm pretty sure and it depends on what time period but the silk Road went right through east Africa so trade was probably really quick thanks to the silk road and the connection between the middle east and Africa...
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It was to entertain the villagers with past stories. Griots would tell mythical stories of the gods and spirits of their region.They would also tell stories of kings and famous heroes from the past battles.
Jerusalem and Constantinople
