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Timbuktu

Tombouctou (Timbuktu), known as 'The City of Gold', was the capital of the Malinese Empire under Mansa Musa, and was a great center of education, learning, and Islam.
Through the centuries the city also served as a great trading center for caravans and
local merchants.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbuktu

Recent city comments:

  • Timbuktu, bostiao (guest) wrote 13 years ago:
    they also trade salt
  • Timbuktu, Local Goat Herder (guest) wrote 13 years ago:
    I like goats..
  • Sankore Mosque, aalinsari wrote 15 years ago:
    the was built by sultan mansa musa during 14th century
  • Djinguereber Mosque, aalinsari wrote 15 years ago:
    one of the ancient mosques in africa
  • Junkyard, jamspedro (guest) wrote 17 years ago:
    Junkyard is only motorist party.
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16°46'14"N   3°0'25"W
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