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njucks
Gambia
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 Posted - 07 Aug 2007 : 21:49:00
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a good article about Timbuktu from the Tribune. mentions the old Sankore Univeristy, had 25,000 students!!!!! teaching ''all subjects under the sun'' a glimpse of the past. maybe African Renaissance is possible ....
http://iht.com/articles/2007/08/06/africa/mali.php
apparently people get their passports stamped when they arrive! i dont know why/or what.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 07 Aug 2007 : 22:35:22
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Njuks
I watched a mini series in the 1990s on this topic in the UK. The family that was featured in that series was the Hydara family.
Sankore University was there well before the like of Cambidge, Harvarad etc. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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njucks
Gambia
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Posted - 08 Aug 2007 : 19:50:54
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quote:
Originally posted by kondorong
Njuks
I watched a mini series in the 1990s on this topic in the UK.
yeah i think they referred to it in the article as well, it was by prof. gates at harvard, it was called Wonders of the African World touched on everything including the stones in Zimbabwe etc a good programme should be compulsory viewing at schools. |
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Lily
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 20:05:56
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| Ever since I can ever remember I have wanted to visit Timbuktu. Has anyone been? |
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njucks
Gambia
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Santanfara
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Posted - 20 Aug 2008 : 13:23:56
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| njucks, since you have travel some african countries, you should tell us your experience. i did travel west africa as a child with my step-dad but i can't remember much. my wish is to travel as many african countries as possible starting at Timbuktu. Foday musa suso did a program on Timbuktu. www.fmsuso.com. he made a vedio recording accompany with a book. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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