How did gold create a strong economy in the kingdom of ghana

The golden stool of the Ashanti kings of Ghana, a symbol of their power, has not been seen by the general public for 300 years. Its location is kept secret, and a replica is used for public display.

Due to large gold deposits in the region, the people of Ghana used it as a medium for trade to its people and to foreign merchants. Because of that, its economies rises at an unprecedented rate.