Timbuktu

Timbuktu – Legendary City of Learning

Description
Timbuktu is a historic city famous for its role as a center of Islamic scholarship and trans-Saharan trade.

Geography
Northern Mali near the Niger River
Edge of the Sahara Desert
Hot desert climate

History
Flourished during the Mali and Songhai Empires
Renowned for ancient manuscripts
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Culture
Islamic scholarship traditions
Manuscript preservation
Desert city identity

Economy
Tourism
Handicrafts
Local trade

Tourism & Attractions
Djinguereber Mosque
Ancient manuscript libraries
Historic mausoleums