TIMBUKTU’S HISTORIC LIBRARY
Jan 26th, 2009 by admin
South Africa and Mali have launched a new library which will preserve thousands of ancient manuscripts from Africa’s past. The hi-tech library, based in the Malian town of Timbuktu, is part of South Africa’s effort to help Mali protect up to 150,000 manuscripts. Some date back to the 13th century. South Africa’s President Kgalema Motlanthe said at the opening on Saturday that the library’s contents formed part of Africa’s contribution to the foundation of today’s civilisation.
