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"militants" had destroyed a library of ancient manuscripts
(January 28, 2013)Reports have emerged that "militants" had destroyed a library of ancient manuscripts, some dating back to the 13th Century.
Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford, who is with the joint forces, showed some charred documents and piles of empty boxes at the library said to have contained the manuscripts, and said vaults beneath the building had been emptied.
The library, the Ahmed Baba institute, held about 30,000 manuscripts, and includes documents about centuries of life in the city, Mali and neighbouring countries.
They will soon find their way to a Museum or 'private collection'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21227053
The library, the Ahmed Baba institute, held about 30,000 manuscripts, and includes documents about centuries of life in the city, Mali and neighbouring countries.
They will soon find their way to a Museum or 'private collection'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21227053
