The hidden treasures of Timbuktu - Elizabeth Cox
Dig into the ancient manuscripts, scrolls, and books of Timbuktu and find out why they ve been hidden for centuries.
On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed…
Source: TED-Ed (2020-10-22)