THE TREASURES OF TIMBUKTU.

The article discusses the African city of Timbuktu, which is located in the North African nation of Mali. The article discusses a campaign to restore historical manuscripts and ancient writings from the city, which once boasted one of the world's first universities. In the 16th century, Timbuktu was a commercial crossroads, trading items from Ghana, the Sahara, the Middle East, and Europe. The article discusses details of the manuscript project, which is funded by a grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation. The city of Ber, which has housed many manuscripts for many centuries, is also discussed in the article.