Timbuktu: The ancient city flourishing after tragedy

West Africa's legendary city Timbuktu was rocked by jihadist violence in 2012. But today the city is rekindling its culturally-rich heritage, fueled for centuries by scholars and curious travelers. Local slam poet Ibrahim Handane — AKA IB the Poet — invites you to discover the mysterious Timbuktu
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[Pixielush]

❤ This is one of my places to visit on my bucket list, its such a shame that tourists cant visit currently

[ousmanelassdonzo]

i love Timbuktu because it’s the land of my great grandfather ❤

[SKCodesForFun]

I can't believe they would destroy the mausoleums and art :'(. Centuries of heritage lost :( . It makes me want to cry.

[yzeirvelcani]

Timbuktu was the most important and rich city of region in 1250 -1340 wen Europe was in misery

[dreezydrage]

What plan? What plan dutch? Tahiti? Timbuktu?

[terrynewsome]

This aged poorly with the current siege

[toasturhztoastbunz]

This video needs more support. 40 likes and 2 comments aren't enough.

[owusu]

great video but the people your seeing oon camera were the destroyers of the original inhabitants and founders of timbuktu