Travel Tips: Plan to visit Africa's largest and most famous city Timbuktu!

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You too must have heard the name of Timbuktu city many times from whom and in stories. Many people consider it to be an imaginary city like Malgudi. But let us tell you that the imaginary Timbuktu is actually a city, in fact, it is present in the West African country of Mali, Timbuktu is considered one of the oldest cities in Africa. Its name has been brought down to us for centuries, this city has been the destination of travelers and pilgrims, and scholars in the Sahara desert.

Let us tell you that in the 12th century, this city was a small trading center that got a lot of fame from all over the world. For information, tell that today about 35000 people live in this city. This African city attracts a lot of people who are interested in history and culture and adventure. The Gingeraber Mosque is also one of the most important landmarks of Timbuktu.

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* History of the city of Timbuktu :

Let us tell you that the city of Timbuktu was built in the fifth century. Tuareg people came here. And after this, the city came into existence, over time the city developed into an important center of trade that connected West Africa with North Africa and Europe. Let us tell you that during the 15th and 16th centuries, the center of Islamic education was present in Timbuktu and during this time it is also known about the existence of many universities and mosques and madrasas.

* Museum of the Tuareg People:

People interested in local culture can plan to visit the Tuareg Museum. In this museum, you will get a chance to know about the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Tuareg people. Here you will also get to see the clothes and jewelry and other artifacts of these people. People coming here can also participate in cultural programs like music and dance performance. Apart from this, people coming here can also enjoy camel rides in the Sahara Desert.

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* Tourists do not come:

Have you ever thought that if the city of dreams is real, then you would like to visit it, but it is not so with the city of Timbuktu, of course, it is one of the largest cities in Africa, but due to security reasons, international tourists cannot visit here. do not come for But let us tell you that local tourists come to visit this city in the year 2012 when the Jihadis were going to Timbuktu and during this time let us tell you that many buildings under the protection of UNESCO were completely destroyed.