The Fabled City of Tombouctou
Adventures in Mali
Tombouctou “The Mysterious” is a place of ledgends.
An historical center of trade, Tombouctou of old was also a center of learning. The many scrolls preserved in Tombouctou by the arid climate are currently in the limelight in world news (2008-2010). The scrolls, which are in the process of being professionally preserved and cataloged are said to rival the Dead Sea Scrolls in wealth of ancient knowledge and importance.
View of the Tuareg Peace Monument
A View Through a Window of the Tuareg Peace Monument in Tomboctou, Mali
The Tuareg Monument to Peace
Tombouctou, Mali
House of Scrolls
The Scrolls of Tombouctou are Said to Rival the Famous Dead Sea Scrolls
Woman Working with a Scroll
The Precious Scrolls of Tombouctou are Being Preserved
Architecture of Tombouctou
Beautiful Local Building
Turban Shop
Turbans for Sale on the Streets of Tombouctou
Turbans
Turbans for Sale in Tombouctou
A Small Shop
A Small Shop Front in Tombouctou
Rugged 4 x 4
The Tough Desert Conditions Reguire Tough Vehicles
Window
Window Shutters in a Building, Tombouctou
Baggage Donkey
Man with Baggage Donkey in Tombouctou
Camels Waiting
Camels Waiting as Tuareg Riders Shop in Town
Camel Parking on the Edge of the Sahara
On the Outskirts of Tombouctou
Suzy and Hama
Tombouctou
Jedu
Tuareg Guide
Heading for the Dunes
Camelback View
Camel Saddles
Camel Saddles in a Tuareg Encampment
Stephanie with Camels
A Ride in the Dunes with Horse and Camels
Camel Caravan
In the Sahara Outside of Tombouctou
Camel Caravan
Man Leading a Camel
Camels
Camels Carrying Necessities for Sleeping Out in the Desert
Tuareg Camels
Waiting for Their Riders to Return
Waiting for a Drink
At a Well Near Tombouctou
Cows at a Well Near Tombouctou
Livestock Waiting for a Turn to Drink
Solitary Camel
In the Dunes Near Tombouctou
Horse in the Dunes
Rider Enjoys the Solitude of the Dunes and a Good Horse
Oumar: The Horseman of Tombouctou
Oumar in-Dahoye el Arawanie is a horseman of note. Born to Tuareg nobility, horses are his passion. It is unusual to find a horseman with Oumars talents among the Tuareg in the Tombouctou region, as the camel is the usual Tuareg preference. Ourmar has a passion for horses shared by serious horsemen world wide.
Oumar in-Dahoye el Arawanie
Oumar and His Stallion
Oumar
In the Dunes Outside of Tombouctou
Horse of the Desert
Oumar Gallops Through the Sands of the Sahara
Traditional Tuareg Bridle
Close Up of Bridle on Oumar’s Horse