I never knew it was lost !!!!
Timbuktu was founded in the late 11'th century and while it is not exactly lost (as suggested by the answerer above), it is certainly no longer the center of learning and trade that it was in the 1600's. Today, with only 20,000 inhabitants and no slaves to trade, it is no longer a center of "commerce".
The capital of Mali, where Timbuktu is located, is Bamako.
It's found in Africa, where in Africa? I don't know.
Located in the western African nation of Mali at the edge of the Sahara, Timbuktu was founded by the Tuareg Imashagan in the 11th century.
The Tuareg Nomads. They found it in the 11th century.
Timbuktu is not a country. It is a city in Mali, a country in West Africa. Timbuktu is known for its rich history as a center of learning and trade in the region.
Timbuktu is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is no capital of Timbuktu (a city). It was the capital of the Mali Empire.
The city of Timbuktu is located in the African nation of Mali.
what did the timbuktu do for entertainment?
timbuktu-nians :)
Timbuktu is itself a city and also the name of a region in Mali, a country in Africa. The city of Timbuktu is the capital of the Timbuktu region.
No one invented Timbuktu, it is a city. Timbuktu was founded by the Tuareg Imashagan in the 11th century.