Founded in the eleventh century, the African city of Timbuktu was once one of the world's premier centers of wealth and academic study. Located in present-day Mali, the city no longer conjures up images of riches, but it remains a cultural treasure. Join Kojo as he explores the fascinating history of Timbuktu.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-09-19/timbuktu
Timbuktu
Listen Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2007 at 1:20 p.m. in Society
CD or 
TRANSCRIPT of this program.
Guests
Marq de Villiers
co-author, "Timbuktu: The Sahara's Fabled City of Gold" (Walker & Co.)
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