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Timbuktu was settled in the 11th century, around 1100 AD, as a seasonal camp for traders. Its strategic location along trans-Saharan trade routes helped it grow into a significant center for trade, culture, and scholarship by the 14th century. The city became particularly notable during the Mali Empire, which facilitated its development into a vibrant hub for learning and commerce.
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What is the history of the town timbuktu?
Timbuktu is a city located in Mali. It was first settled in the 12th century and became part of the Mali Empire. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
What is Africa's world class city?
Timbuktu is considered the great city of west Africa. Timbuktu is settled on the edge of the Sahara Desert and is one of the eight administrative regions of Mali.
What hemisphere is timbuktu on?
Timbuktu is on the eastern hemisphere.
What is the capital of Timbuktu?
There is no capital of Timbuktu (a city). It was the capital of the Mali Empire.
What continent are you in if you are in Timbuktu?
The city of Timbuktu is located in the African nation of Mali.
What do they do for entertainment in timbuktu mali?
what did the timbuktu do for entertainment?
What are the people from Timbuktu called?
timbuktu-nians :)
What is the largest city in Timbuktu?
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.
Who invented Timbuktu?
No one invented Timbuktu, it is a city. Timbuktu was founded by the Tuareg Imashagan in the 11th century.
Timbuktu's population today?
Timbuktu's population today?
What continent is timbuktu on?
Timbuktu is in Mali in western Africa.
What countries border Timbuktu?
Timbuktu was a city and not a country.
