Timbuktu and Sub-Saharan Africa Culture

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Where is Timbuktu located?

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In the western African nation of Mali

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What two geographical features meet at Timbuktu?

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The Niger River and the Sahara Desert

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Why was Timbuktu historically important?

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It was an important city on trans-Saharan trade routes.

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What challenge did Timbuktu face in 2012?

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An invasion by extremists linked to al-Qaeda.

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What did the invaders do in Timbuktu?

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Damaged sacred sites and burned valuable books

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What is the main goal of Timbuktu's Renaissance movement?

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To counter violent extremism and preserve culture

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Why is the story of Timbuktu important in our interconnected world?

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It demonstrates the value of cultural preservation and fighting extremism.