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∙ 9y agoTimbuktu was an important 12th century city. The city became a center for Islamic learning. Major commercial trade occurred in this area as well.
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∙ 11y agobecause it was very important to Africa
It marked the crossroads between the gold-rich regions of West Africa and the Islamic Empires of the northern African coast.
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∙ 12y agobecause it is famous
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Where is the center of Islamic learning in West Africa?
It's in Timbuktu.
What west African city became a leading center of Muslim learning in the 1300s?
The Mali Empire was known as the famous learning center in the city of Timbuktu...
What is Timbuktu?
Timbuktu is a city in Mali. It is located in Western Africa. It was an important place during the 15th and 16th century. It is the most famous Islamic city in Africa. It is responsible for spreading Islam in Africa and the major Islamic structures and Islams gather here for festivals and etc. It has a population of around 30,000 people. Timbuktu was an important trading outpost for North Africa decades back. Arabs, Europeans and North African get involved in trade here very often.
Where is the center for learning and trade in mali?
Timbuktu and Djenne were the centers for trade and Islamic learning in ancient Mali. Timbuktu was an intellectual and spiritual capital and a center point for spreading Islam throughout Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. In its Golden Age, the town's numerous Islamic scholars and extensive book trade established Timbuktu as a scholarly center in Africa.
What oral tradition did West Africa create?
West African storytellers created the character Anansi, a wise but mischevious spider.
What were three cities that were important to trade in West Africa?
Gao, Timbuktu, and Jenne
What is the continent of Timbuktu?
Timbuktu is not a continent; it is a city located in Mali, West Africa. Mali is a country in the continent of Africa.
Where was the wealthy of Timbuktu?
West Africa
Why were gao timbuktu and jenne so important to west Africa?
by the 1400s, Timbuktu had become a leading center of learning. The city drew some of the best scholars from all over the Muslim world. In his book, history and description of Africa, Leo Africanus described the intellectual life of the city
Where was the wealthy city of Timbuktu?
West Africa
Is timbuktu a country?
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.
Where was the university of Sankore in Africa located?
Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa
What continent are you in if you are in Timbuktu?
The city of Timbuktu is located in the African nation of Mali.
Describe the city of timbuktu in west Africa?
cool
Which country can you find Timbuktu?
It is in Mali, a country in the the north-west of Africa.Timbuktu is near the West Coast of Africa, within the area of the former Mali Empire. As a matter of fact, Timbuktu was the capital city of the Mali Empire.
Which two cities was an important center of trade and learning for the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai in early West Africa?
Timbuktu and Gao
What African country is the city of Timbuktu located?
The city of Timbuktu is located in Mali, a country in West Africa.
