Ghana When we think of Ghana, we usually mean the modern day country of Ghana. But what about the roots of Ghana, which dates back to the mighty ancient kingdom of Ghana? The Kingdom of Ghana lasted from about 300 to 1300. At its time, Ghana was one of the most powerful empires in Western Africa and had an ideal location rich with natural resources. So now let me begin by telling you about this accomplished kingdom 500 miles northeast from the modern day country. A nomadic group called the Berbers first established Ghana as a trading city around AD 300. They ruled for 400 years until a group called the Soninke took over control. The Soninke kings conquered neighboring towns w