2007-03-11 08:33:57 · 6 answers · asked by Jaime 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It was the intellectuall capital of Islam during the dark and middle ages.
2007-03-11 08:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because back in the 15th and 16th centuries Timbuktu was a great center of education (mathematics, sciences) and wealth. With the invasions by Europeans its greatness declined and was almost completely obliterated.
The Library of Timbuktu was one of the most prominent libraries in the world. Now, in modern day, many of the ancient manuscripts from the library are hidden under ground or in caves and have not been rediscovered.
The decline of Timbuktu is truly a world tragedy.
2007-03-11 08:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD HAVE AN AIR OF MYSTERY AS ALLURING AS TIMBUKTU,THE NAME OF THIS CITY IN THE WEST AFRICAN COUNTRY OF MALI IS SO WRAPPED IN LEGEND THAT MANY PEOPLE THINK OF TIMBUKTU AS A MYTHICAL,TIMELESS LAND RATHER THAN A CITY WITH A REAL HISTORY. BESIDES THE FACT THAT THAT TIMBUKTU IS USED IN PHRASES TO EXPRESS GREAT DISTANCE AND TO SUGGEST SOMETHING BEYOND A PERSON'S EXPERIENCE.
2007-03-11 08:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the major Islam teaching cities.
2007-03-11 11:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by cheeeeer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the site of the world's first university.
2007-03-11 08:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to ask the same question as the op.
2016-08-23 20:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋