life—imitates—art: Timbuktu (Mali, Africa) was an important center for trade and
life—imitates—art: Timbuktu (Mali, Africa) was an important center for trade and islamic culture between the 13. and 16. century. The city became rich through the trade with salt and gold and one of the first universities in world history was founded here. Since no stones could be burned, buildings and houses were built of clay, which also require restoration after every rain. The slave trade is on of the darker chapters in Timbuktus long history since the city was an important base in Western Africa. -- source link
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