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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[@deewilson3239]

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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

[@EmessJaay-cc8ry]

I spent the 2021 Ramadan in this city

[@greggegg8358]

How was it?

[@toasturhztoastbunz896]

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

[@terrynewsome6698]

This aged poorly with the current siege

[@millionairemaine8901]

Wonder why there's little to no reporting on it.

[@jameswtlocs]

Wdym?

[@owusu369]

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