British Officers Couldn’t Believe How the Ashanti Built a City of Gold in the Jungle

When British officers marched into the Ashanti kingdom, nothing prepared them for what they found deep in the West African rainforest. A capital glowing with gold. Skilled craftsmen shaping metal like it was clay. A political system built on discipline, unity and wealth. It challenged everything Europeans thought they knew about Africa.

This episode takes you into the heart of the Ashanti Empire. You’ll see how they turned dense jungle into a thriving city, how their gold economy powered regional trade and why their military strength kept European powers at bay for decades.

If you’re looking to understand one of Africa’s most powerful empires and why it commanded so much respect, this story will pull you right in.

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