Mali: Preservation of the manuscripts in Timbuktu

The Jutta Vogel Foundation supports a project to preserve ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Gerda-Henkel-Foundation and further international partners.

After important manuscripts were destroyed by rebels in Timbuktu in 2013 the remaining documents were saved through covert operations. They were transported to Bamako where they are in the process of being archived, studied and digitalized. These ancient manuscripts will thereby be preserved for future generations.

Links:
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