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Temple of Literature founded
Emperor Lý Thánh Tông founds the Temple of Literature in Thăng Long, dedicated to Confucius.
CultureReligion· Vietnam
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The Ghana Empire in West Africa
The Soninke Ghana Empire (Wagadu) flourished in what is now Mauritania and Mali, growing rich from control of the trans-Saharan gold and salt trade.
DynastyEconomy· Mauritania, Mali