Timbuktu

I listen to Bob and Tom in the morning. For those who are unfamiliar with them they are a morning radio show that borders on lewd and bawdy but are funny and frivolous. Lately they have been advertising an electronic trivia game. Part of their spiel is asking questions from the game like; where is Timbuktu? Well, inquiring minds want to know so I looked it up. Though it was interesting and here it is.
Timbuktu is located in the country of Mali on the African continent. It is historically important as a Saharan caravan route and a Muslim learning Center. It was founded around 1100 AD as a seasonal camp and grew into a major trading center by the 14th century within the Mali Empire. It prospered until it was conquered in 1468 Sonni ‘Ali, the Songhai ruler. The Songhai empire ruled West Africa around the area of the Niger River.
The city was conquered by Morocco in 1591 and went into a state of decline. The city of Timbuktu has been conquered by several peoples until the French finally captured the city in 1893. It became part of the Republic of Mali in 1960. Timbuktu has remained an isolated city. It has air service but is most easily accessed by either camel or boat.

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