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Timbuktu Destination Guide
Explore Timbuktu in Mali
Timbuktu in the region of Tombouctou Region with its 32,460 inhabitants is a place in Mali - some 439 mi or ( 706 km ) North-East of Bamako , the country's capital city .
Time in Timbuktu is now 07:42 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bamako " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Ouahigouya, Kongoussi, Gourcy, Djibo, and Tasakan. Since you are here already, consider visiting Ouahigouya . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Timbuktu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Tri Cycling Africa-Trailer
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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu http://www.josephhunwick.com
Original Music by Robin Stuart : robinstuart@hotmail.co.uk Photographs by Joseph Hunwick. www.josephhunwick.com From the book " The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu" http Witten by John Hunwick & Alida Bo ..
Festival au Desert, Timbuktu 2009: Habib Koité soundcheck
Habib Koité soundchecking his song 'N'Ba' at Festival au Desert 2009, Timbuktu, Mali ..
Festival au Desert, Timbuktu 2009: Friday night show
Clips from the Friday show at Festival au Desert 2009, Timbuktu, Mali ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sidi Yahya Mosque
Sidi Yahya is a mosque and madrassa of Timbuktu in the West African country of Mali which finished construction in 1440. Sidi Yahya along with Djinguereber and Sankore compose the "University" of Timbuktu. Sidi Yahya's mausoleum was destroyed on 2 July 2012 following the Battle of Gao and Timbuktu. The sacred legend of this holy site states that the "End of The World" main gate of Sidi Yahya mosque would not be opened until the last day (of the world), or end times.
Located at 16.77 -3.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Sankore Madrasah
Sankoré Madrasah, The University of Sankoré, or Sankore Masjid is one of three ancient centers of learning located in Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa. The three mosques of Sankoré, Djinguereber Mosque and Sidi Yahya compose the famous University of Timbuktu. Madrasah means school/university in Arabic and also in other languages associated with Muslim people.
Located at 16.78 -3.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Djinguereber Mosque
The Djinguereber Mosque (Masjid) in Timbuktu, Mali is a famous learning center of Mali built in 1327, and cited as Djingareyber or Djingarey Ber in various languages. Its design is accredited to Abu Es Haq es Saheli who was paid 200 kg (40,000 mithqals) of gold by Musa I of Mali, emperor of the Mali Empire.
Located at 16.77 -3.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Ahmed Baba Institute
The Ahmed Baba Institute, officially the Ahmed Baba Institute of Higher Learning and Islamic Research, is a library and research centre in Timbuktu. The centre was founded in 1973, with financing primarily from Kuwait. It was named after 17th-century Timbuktu scholar Ahmad Baba al Massufi.
Located at 16.78 -3.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Timbuktu Airport
Timbuktu Airport is an airport in Timbuktu, Mali opened on April 15, 1961.
Located at 16.73 -3.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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