
The Timbuktu Manuscripts
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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Revisiting Timbuktu: A Center of Learning Beyond Western Narratives
This chapter explores the rich history of Timbuktu as a center of learning in the 1400s, emphasizing its significance beyond a Western-centric viewpoint. It also introduces the 'Mali Magic' digital project, which provides access to thousands of invaluable manuscripts amidst the challenges facing the region.
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