Timbuctoo Collection

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

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

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)

View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east
CHT169396 View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east, from Voyage a Tombouctou by Rene Caillie, published 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853
CHT169385 Entrance of Heinrich Barths (1821-65) Caravan into Timbuktu in 1853, from Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa by Barth

Vue generale de Tembouctou (engraving)
2814351 Vue generale de Tembouctou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue generale de Tembouctou. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1860 2H)

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)

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)

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

The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique
CHT157452 The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique by Heinrich Barth published in 1857, (colour litho) by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving)
1604596 The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Expedition to Timbuctoo)

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

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

Since the Middle Ages, camel caravans have navigated north from the fabled city of Timbuktu, in search of the salt. Traveling across the windswept sand dunes

Local tribesmen riding into Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Roof tops of Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

Women carrying pots to market in Timbuktu 23rd May 1976

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

West African Tuareg Horse Warriors
West African Tuareg Warriors, in traditional veiled headdresses, all mounted on fine horse and carrying spears and enormous shields

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

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

The Raising of the French Flag at Timbuktu (Mali) from Le Petit Journal
XIR99603 The Raising of the French Flag at Timbuktu (Mali) from Le Petit Journal, February 1894 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal
XIR156810 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, Rene (1799-1838); Bibliotheque Nationale

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

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

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

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

Vehicle which crossed the Sahara Desert
A Citroen caterpillar half-track vehicle which crossed the Sahara desert, travelling 3200km in 22 days between Touggourt, Algeria and Timbucktu in Mali (between 17th December 1922 to 7th January 1923)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mali - Timbuktu - official buildings

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

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

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

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

View over rooftops, Timbuctoo, Mali, Africa

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"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.