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Timbuktu, a medieval African city at the heart of Mansa Musa's empire, was once one of the wealthiest and most influential cities in the world—surpassing even the great European capitals in wealth, knowledge, and cultural significance. This history documentary explores the rise of Timbuktu under the Mali Empire and its golden age during the reign of Mansa Musa, the richest man in history.

In the 14th century, Mansa Musa transformed Mali into an empire of unimaginable wealth, largely driven by the abundant gold reserves of West Africa. This documentary examines how Timbuktu, located at the crossroads of trade routes, became a thriving center of commerce, scholarship, and Islamic culture. The city’s legendary wealth was not only from gold but from salt, ivory, and the intellectual treasures housed in its great libraries and mosques.

Timbuktu attracted scholars, poets, and traders from across the Islamic world and beyond. This documentary dives into how the city’s education system—anchored by renowned institutions like the University of Sankore—produced a remarkable body of knowledge in fields such as astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. The cultural and intellectual flourishing of Timbuktu made it a beacon of knowledge in medieval Africa.

By examining Timbuktu’s rise under Mansa Musa’s rule, this film sheds light on an empire whose wealth and influence are often overlooked in traditional histories. Ideal for viewers interested in African history, ancient empires, and forgotten world capitals, this documentary uncovers the forgotten glory of a city that once rivaled the greatest civilizations of the medieval world.

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