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Timbuktu's Book Trade: How Manuscripts Shaped the Sahel
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the bustling book trade of medieval Timbuktu, a city where manuscripts were as valuable as gold. Discover how books were made, sold, and treasured across the Sahara, from the markets of Sankore to the libraries of the Kunta clan. We follow the journey of a single manuscript, the Kitab al-Shifa, through the hands of copyists, illuminators, and scholars, and learn about the role of women like Nana Asma'u in preserving knowledge. We also examine how the trade fueled the city's scholarly reputation, attracted patrons from across…
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