Timbuktu | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · 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. …
Timbuktu - Wikipedia
Timbuktu (/ ˌtɪmbʌkˈtuː / TIM-buk-TOO; French: Tombouctou; Koyra Chiini: Tumbutu; Tuareg: ⵜⵏⵀⵗⵜ, romanized: Tin Bukt) is an ancient city in Mali, situated 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of …
Timbuktu - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 22, 2019 · 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 …
Timbuktu | Mali, Map, & History | Britannica
Timbuktu, région, northern Mali, West Africa, bordering Mauritania on the northwest, Algeria on the northeast, and the régions of Gao on the east and Mopti and Ségou on the south. …
A Guide to Timbuktu, Mali - National Geographic
Jul 25, 2018 · Timbuktu sits near the Niger River, where North African’s savannas disappear into the sands of the Sahara, and part of its romantic image is that of a camel caravan trade route.
Timbuktu, Mali and Today - ThoughtCo
Jun 24, 2018 · The word "Timbuktu" (or Timbuctoo or Tombouctou) is used in several languages to represent a far-away place, but Timbuktu is an actual city in the African country of Mali. …
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 …
Timbuktu, Mali - Facts, Location, Information, Map
Sep 19, 2022 · Timbuktu sits near the big bend of the Niger River on the cusp of Sahara in Mali – a lost treasure of West Africa. Once a fabled city of gold and an intellectual capital is now a …
Timbuktu, Mali - WorldAtlas
Apr 25, 2017 · Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1998, is a city in Mali in West Africa, is associated with a rich history and culture. The Niger River flows 20 kilometers …
Timbuktu summary | Britannica
Timbuktu, French Tombouctou, Town (pop., 2009: 54,453), Mali, on the southern edge of the Sahara near the Niger River. Founded c. 1100 ce by Tuareg nomads, it became an important …
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