TIMBUKTU , Islamic Cultural Capital

Of Africa Region for the 1 rst Celebration Year 2006

Djingareiber Mosque yard

"Salt comes from the North, gold from the South, money from the country of white men, but the word of God, the holy things, the pretty tales,

one finds them only in Timbuktu ! "

Dear visitors, your presence in Timbuktu, this year 2006, particularly honours the "City of the 333 Saints" devoted Capital of the Islamic Culture for the Africa Region. This choice of Timbuctu by Islamic Oumma, through the Islamic Education, Science and Culture Organisation (ISESCO), again validates its inscription on the list of the world inheritance by UNESCO, since 1988.

The program of the celebration extending over all the year 2006, you will find in this illustrated guide, useful informations to make your stay convivial and productive.

Bienvenue , Welcome , Bisimilah !!!

Cheikh Oumar SISSOKO
Minister of Culture

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