The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
Feb 12, 2009 · 1h
Overview
Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
Cast of The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
Crew of The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
About The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
What is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu about?
Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
When was The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu released?
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu was released on February 12, 2009.
How long is The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu?
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu?
The cast of The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu includes Aminatta Forna (Presenter).