Timbuktu - Wikipedia Timbuktu began as a seasonal settlement and became permanent early in the 12th century After a shift in trading routes, particularly after the visit by Mansa Musa around 1325, Timbuktu flourished, due to its strategic location, from the trade in salt, gold, and ivory
Timbuktu | History, Map, Population, Facts | Britannica Timbuktu, city in the western African country of Mali, historically important as a trading post on the trans-Saharan caravan route and as a center of Islamic culture (c 1400–1600)
Timbuktu - World History Encyclopedia Timbuktu is a city located near the Niger River in modern-day Mali in West Africa The area around Timbuktu has been inhabited since the Neolithic period as evidenced by Iron Age tumuli, megaliths and remains of now abandoned villages
A Guide to Timbuktu - Education Timbuktu sits near the Niger River, where North Africa’s savannas disappear into the sands of the Sahara, and part of its romantic image is that of a camel caravan trade route
Africa’s Lost City of Knowledge: The Story of Timbuktu In the heart of West Africa, nestled on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, lies a city with a remarkable history that many may not know about—Timbuktu Often referred to as Africa’s Lost City, Timbuktu once stood as a shining center of knowledge, trade, and culture in Africa
Timbuktu - New World Encyclopedia Founded perhaps as early as the tenth century, Timbuktu is an African city in the modern day nation of Mali Occupying a strategic location in the Sahara, it served as a convenient meeting place for neighboring civilizations, nomadic Berber and Arab peoples from the north
Where is Timbuktu Located? Location Map of Timbuktu Mali Timbuktu is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, along the Niger River The city has a rich history and was once an important center of trade, scholarship, and Islamic learning It is known for its ancient mosques, libraries, and as a UNESCO World Heritage site