What are some facts about Timbuktu?

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Timbuktu was founded in the 11th century and permanently settled in the 12th century. The city became part of the Mali Empire in the 14th century thanks to its trade in ivory, gold and salt. Timbuktu sits about 12 miles north of the River Niger and as of 2014 is a very poor nation suffering from desertification. read more

Timbuktu Timbuktu is a city in the West African nation of Mali situated 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of the River Niger on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. read more

Timbuktu was founded (11th cent.) by the Tuareg as a seasonal camp. By the 14th cent., when it was part of the Mali empire (see History under Mali), it had become one of the major commercial centers of the W Sudan region, famous for its gold trade. read more