The Faleme, the western boundary of Bambuk, carries gold in its gravels along its middle course; the later kingdom of Galam drew its wealth from the Faleme workings (Wikipedia: Royaume de Galam).
Medieval digging here is likely but not dated in the sources we read.
Who holds it
- Title
- Gold-washing villages of the Faleme
- Since
- Not known
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
The Faleme villages (see Bambuk); none named.
How things stand that morning
Not dated.
Charter
Not applicable.
Council
Village elders.
Communities
Mande-speaking and Soninke villages; the Bedik and Bassari hills lie just to the west.
Fairs and markets
Dry-season washing (later evidence).
Militia
Not recorded.
Trade and crafts
Gold dust.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Later sources only.
On the map: A point for a stretch of river workings.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.