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Timbuktu, Mali
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Learn why Timbuktu was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Strap on your backpack and take a live expedition along the River Road to Timbuktu! This is an amazing site where you can find almost everything you ever wanted to know about the past and present life of Timbuktu. Click on Timbuktu!

Check out one teacher's unit plan for Timbuktu where you will find stories of the city's history, fun activities, and a full bibliography of related sources. A wonderfully rich resource for teachers.

Do you want to know more about the people, places, and events mentioned in this short history of Timbuktu? Type in any keyword and read informative articles from the Encyclopedia Britannica.

 

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