Ancient Architects Official on MSN

Timbuktu's 700-year-old mud mosque is disappearing

The Djinguereber Mosque stands as one of humanity's most extraordinary architectural achievements built entirely from earth, ...
Newsday

Saved from militants, Timbuktu's famed manuscripts return home after 13 years in Mali's capital

BAMAKO, Mali — The Malian military government on Monday started returning home the historic manuscripts of Timbuktu, which were spirited out of their fabled northern city when it was occupied by ...
Hartford Courant

A fashion show in Mali’s ancient city of Timbuktu promotes peace and local talent

TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In an open field at the edge of the ancient city of Timbuktu, Mali, young models walk the runway clad in colorful traditional attires during a “caravan for peace” fashion event ...
NPR

Security vacuum in the Sahel leaves Timbuktu blockaded by Islamist militants

The ancient city of Timbuktu in Mali is suffering under a months long blockade by Islamist militants as instability grows in the region. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 5, 2023.) ...