Few names conjure as much mystery as that of Timbuktu. For centuries, Europeans heard legends of a mythical city in the heart of the Sahara, the source of endless caravans of gold. But it took 500 years to find it and by then the glory was gone. Now the search continues into the deserts of Timbuktu to find the source of its great power, wealth, and mystery.
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Length: 47 min.
Country: USA
Language: English
Producer: William Gardner, JWM Productions
Producer website: www.jwmprods.com
Distributor: The History Channel / A&E Television Networks
Distributor Web site: www.jwmprods.com
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