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Timbuctoo Collection

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie

Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Young Tuareg man smoking small pipe and wearing headscarf

Young Tuareg man smoking small pipe and wearing headscarf, Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuctoo (engraving)

Timbuctoo (engraving)
664428 Timbuctoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timbuctoo. Illustration from The World As It Is by George Chisholm (Blackie, 1884)

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Arrivee a Tembouctou (engraving)

Arrivee a Tembouctou (engraving)
2814350 Arrivee a Tembouctou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivee a Tembouctou. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1860 2H)

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu (chromolitho)

Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu (chromolitho)
667697 Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu)

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d

View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d
3328023 View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d un Voyage a Tombouctou et a Jenne, 1830 (engraving) by Caillie

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: The outskirts of Timbuktu bordering the southern edge of the Sahara Desert

The outskirts of Timbuktu bordering the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. 23rd May 1976

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Sand from the Sahara desert is swept in to Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Sand from the Sahara desert is swept in to Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Since the Middle Ages, camel caravans have navigated north from the fabled city of

Since the Middle Ages, camel caravans have navigated north from the fabled city of Timbuktu, in search of the salt

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Local tribesmen riding into Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Local tribesmen riding into Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Roof tops of Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Roof tops of Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Women carrying pots to market in Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Women carrying pots to market in Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Tuareg men from Timbucktu

Mali - Tuareg men from Timbucktu
Mali - Two Tuareg men from Timbucktu, holding spears. The Tuareg are a Berber nomadic pastoralist people, known as the People of the Veil

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a local man with staff

Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a local man with staff
Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a hirsute local man with bamboo staff and steely gaze... Date: circa 1909

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Wood Market - Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa

Wood Market - Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa - a scarce commodity in the arid desert landscape of Central Mali. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu, Mali - The Wood Market

Timbuktu, Mali - The Wood Market
The Wood Market - Timbuktu, Mali

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuctoo

Timbuctoo
1828: City of Timbuctoo. Original Artwork: Drawing - Rene Caillie. Engraving - John Clark (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - Moorish Camps / settlements

Mali - Timbuktu - Moorish Camps / settlements north of the town. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Fetching water

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Fetching water
Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares)

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1907

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Vehicle which crossed the Sahara Desert

Vehicle which crossed the Sahara Desert
A Citroen caterpillar half-track vehicle which crossed the Sahara desert, travelling 3200km in 22 days between Touggourt

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Caille

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Caille
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the French explorer Rene Caille in 1828

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Barth

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Barth
Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to German Explorer Heinrich Barth (occupied 1853 - 1854)

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Lenz

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Lenz
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the Austrian explorer Lenz in 1880

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Timbuktu, Mali - Local Musician (cartoon)

Timbuktu, Mali - Local Musician (cartoon)
1st prize at the Timbuktu Conservatoire! A local musician playing a simple guitar-like instrument, played with a bow

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - Water Carrier and Banana plant

Mali - Timbuktu - Water Carrier and Banana plant
Timbuktu, Mali. A water carrier standing alongside a Banana plant

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu

Mali - Timbuktu - official buildings

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - Home of Laing

Mali - Timbuktu - Home of Laing
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the British explorer Laing during September 1826

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Mali - Timbuktu - Tuaregs

Mali - Timbuktu - Tuaregs
A group of Tuareg Horsemen and foot soldiers - Timbuktu, Mali

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Woman from Timbuktu

Woman from Timbuktu
A woman from Timbuktu holding a fan made from feathers

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: Gordon Laings house, Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Gordon Laings house, Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa, Africa

Background imageTimbuctoo Collection: View over rooftops, Timbuctoo, Mali, Africa

View over rooftops, Timbuctoo, Mali, Africa


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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Timbuctoo: A Glimpse into the Mystical Heart of West Africa" Step into the enchanting realm of Timbuctoo, a city steeped in history and shrouded in legend. This captivating destination, located in Mali, West Africa, has long been a source of fascination for explorers and adventurers alike. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture as you encounter a young Tuareg man donning a headscarf and leisurely puffing on his small pipe. His stoic demeanor reflects the resilience and wisdom passed down through generations of West African Tuareg horse warriors. Through photographic notes from Morocco, we catch glimpses of Timbuctoo's past - from scenes depicting Morocco slave-traders returning from their expeditions to an engraving showcasing a young girl being offered by a slave master in Tripoli back in 1854. These haunting images serve as reminders of the complex history that shaped this ancient city. As we delve further into its rich tapestry, an engraving reveals Timbuctoo's allure with its bustling streets and architectural wonders. The view captured from atop a hill to the east showcases just how mesmerizing this town truly is. Witness Heinrich Barths' historic caravan entering Timbuktu during his expedition in 1853. This momentous occasion marked not only his arrival but also symbolized centuries of trade routes converging upon this fabled oasis. Vue generale de Tembouctou offers us yet another glimpse at this mythical place - sprawling mud-brick structures standing tall against the desert backdrop. Its beauty lies not only within its physicality but also within its people who have thrived amidst challenging conditions for centuries. Finally, Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier's entry into Timbuktu is immortalized through chromolitho artistry - capturing both triumph and awe-inspiring wonderment as he steps foot onto hallowed ground.

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