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Timbuktu: Day 1 - the Great Mosque

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June 25th 1295
Welcome to my journeys across Timbuktu, which starts with my experiences of the Great Mosque. Today is Friday, which means that I have a day off and I get to explore my great city. I mean, I do anyway, regarding the fact that I have to travel all around Timbuktu as a merchant, although sometimes I enjoy traveling for the ability to take in scenery, learn, and explore, rather than for trading and w ... read more

Africa » Mali » West

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The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in... ... read more