Timbuktu Collection

EXPL2A-00139
Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

Famous sign for Tombouctou, Zagora, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Mali, Africa - Young women from Timbuktu
Mali, Africa - Two young women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Mali, Africa - Two women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Young Tuareg man smoking small pipe and wearing headscarf, Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa, Africa

A hand-painted sign showing the time it would take to reach Timbuktu in Mali (52 days) if one were to set off across the Sahara Desert on a camel

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844)
XZL387496 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) (detail of 151844) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Painted road sign pointing in the direction of Tombouctou (Timbuktu), in the town of Zagora, Vallee du Draa (Draa Valley), Anti Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The first European picture of Timbuktu, 1829
1578507 The first European picture of Timbuktu, 1829; (add.info.: The first European picture of Timbuktu. From a drawing in Caille's Timbuktu, 1829.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum)
XZL151844 Detail from the Catalan Atlas, 1375 (vellum) by Cresques, Abraham (1325-87); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Spanish, out of copyright

Timbuktu, and the fatal ambush of a column of French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier
5998709 Timbuktu, and the fatal ambush of a column of French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier, 15 January 1894 (coloured engraving) by French School

The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho)
5207769 The French colonial empire, late 19th - early 20th Century (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French colonial empire)

The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17
6337730 The King of Darfur planting corn 16, the King of Bornu standing over the body of his predecessor 17, and view of the city of Timbuktu, Mali 18 by English School

View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east
CHT169396 View of part of the Town of Timbuktoo taken from a hill to the east, from Voyage a Tombouctou by Rene Caillie, published 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu (chromolitho)
667697 Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of Lieutenant-Colonel Bonnier into Timbuktu)

French Africa (colour litho)
2818487 French Africa (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Africa. Map showing the routes of expeditions)

Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (colour litho)
2818479 Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising of the French flag at Timbuktu)

Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children (b / w photo)
6015488 Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from Timbuktu, mother of thirty children)

French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier entering Timbuktu, 10 January 1894 (coloured engraving)
5998708 French troops commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Eugene Bonnier entering Timbuktu, 10 January 1894 (coloured engraving) by French School

French Sudan (chromolitho)
1093435 French Sudan (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Sudan. French educational card)

Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in
MGS149613 Puzzled which to Choose!! Or the King of Tombuctoo offering one of his daughters in marriage to Capt.___. Anticipated result of a African Mission, published in 1821 by G

The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique
CHT157452 The North Side of Timbuktoo, from Les Voyages en Afrique by Heinrich Barth published in 1857, (colour litho) by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving)
1604596 The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Expedition to Timbuctoo)

Timbuctoo (colour litho)
3638277 Timbuctoo (colour litho) by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timbuctoo)

Desert Storm
Martin Steeb

BARTH / AFRICA / LAKE CHAD
Herd of elephants, Lake Chad: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography. Date: September 1851

Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a local man with staff
Mali - Timbuktu - A fine portrait of a hirsute local man with bamboo staff and steely gaze... Date: circa 1909

Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). Artist: Johann Martin Bernatz
Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, (c1900)
Dr Heinrich Barth, German geographer and explorer, at Timbuktu, Mali, (c1900). Heinrich Barth (1821-1865) was a member of the expedition commanded by James Richardson

The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu, 1894. Artist: Frederic Lix
The raising of the French flag at Timbuktu, 1894. The French began military incursions into the area in 1880. The French occupied the city of Timbuktu in 1894 in an attempt to stop the Tuareg

West African Tuareg Horse Warriors
West African Tuareg Warriors, in traditional veiled headdresses, all mounted on fine horse and carrying spears and enormous shields

TIMBUKTU, 1830. Rene Caillies drawing of Timbuktu, Mali, 1830

Wood Market - Timbuktu, Mali, West Africa - a scarce commodity in the arid desert landscape of Central Mali. Date: circa 1910s

MALI. TIMBUKTU. Tombouctou. Adobe traditional

Mali - Tuareg men from Timbucktu
Mali - Two Tuareg men from Timbucktu, holding spears. The Tuareg are a Berber nomadic pastoralist people, known as the People of the Veil

Caillie / Ellenger
Caillie crossing the Tankisso on his way to Timbuktu

MALI, Timbuktu Camel trekkers in the Saharan sands near Timbuktu

Women of Sudan in striped robes, Timbuktu, and Tibbo people.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Mali - Timbuktu - Moorish Camps / settlements north of the town. Date: circa 1910

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Fetching water
Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1910

Mali - Timbuktu - The Ponds (Mares) - Large excavations dug out of the sand to draw up water from the depths. Date: circa 1907

TIMBUKTU, 1894. French forces seize the Saharan city of Timbuktu from the Tuaregs, January 1894. Wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

Big Game hunter sending his last postcard
A big game hunter who has (what rotten luck!) become a lunchtime snack for his intended victim (a very jolly lion) sends his last address which is: In Red Lion, Timbuktu !!!!!!! Date: 1906

Tombouctou 52 days direction sign in desert town, Zagora, Sahara, Morocco, may

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Caille
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the French explorer Rene Caille in 1828

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Barth
Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to German Explorer Heinrich Barth (occupied 1853 - 1854)

Timbuktu, Mali - House belonging to Lenz
Timbuktu, Mali - the house owned and occupied by the Austrian explorer Lenz in 1880

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"Timbuktu: A Hidden Gem of Mali, Africa" Discover the enchanting city in Mali, a place shrouded in mystery and rich history. Known for its famous sign that reads "Tombouctou, " this ancient city has captivated travelers for centuries. In the heart of West Africa, Timbuktu is home to vibrant communities like young women who proudly represent their heritage. Their colorful attire reflects the diversity and cultural richness found within these walls. As you wander through the bustling streets, you might encounter two women from Timbuktu gracefully going about their daily lives. Their warm smiles reflect the hospitality that permeates this extraordinary place. Immerse yourself in local traditions by meeting a young Tuareg man donning a headscarf while leisurely smoking his small pipe. His tranquil demeanor embodies the peaceful spirit that prevails amidst the desert landscape. A hand-painted sign reminds us of the arduous journey it once took to reach Timbuktu – 52 days across vast deserts and challenging terrains. This detail from the Catalan Atlas transports us back to an era when adventurers sought this fabled destination. Follow painted road signs pointing towards Tombouctou as you traverse through mesmerizing landscapes inhabited by West African Tuareg Horse Warriors. These skilled riders evoke images of ancient times when they safeguarded trade routes and preserved their nomadic way of life. Marvel at architectural wonders like Sankore Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where echoes of prayers still resonate today. Witness a young boy walking along its sacred grounds, carrying on age-old traditions with each step he takes. Timbuktu remains an enigma waiting to be unraveled – an oasis steeped in legends and tales passed down through generations. Explore this hidden gem where history meets modernity against breathtaking Saharan vistas; it's an experience unlike any other.