A nation that draws too broad a difference between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking being done by cowards and its fighting done by fools
(Thucydides)
Published on 19 February 2013
The ancient manuscripts of Timbuktu are a door into Africa's golden age. We must not let this crisis threaten their survival
Published on 19 February 2013
These manuscripts are our identity
Published on 4 February 2013
Behind the rescue of Mali?s historic manuscripts
Published on 3 February 2013
Expert mission would soon be sent
Published on 31 January 2013
UNESCO plans and actions
Conservation earthern architecture
Memory of the World project
Published on 30 January 2013
Custodians of the libraries worked quietly to save mss
No damage to most mss experts report
Discussion on Mali
Published on 28 January 2013
Fleeing Islamist insurgents burnt two buildings containing priceless books as French-led troops approached, says mayor
Published on 16 January 2013
The City of 333 Saints
Published on 4 November 2012
After the ancient tombs the manuscripts are next?
Published on 25 August 2012
Islamist groups, affiliated with al Qaeda, have singled out Sufism
Published on 23 August 2012
Why to destroy the soul of Malian people
Published on 10 August 2012
Shrines considered to be idolatrous and thus have been wrecked
Shrines considered to be idolatrous and thus have been wrecked
Published on 25 July 2012
Support Mali's efforts to safeguard the World Heritage properties affected by the armed conflic
Published on 19 July 2012
Music industry is a small but significant driver of economic development
Published on 15 July 2012
First Muslims were inspired by glorious works from the Greek-speaking world
Published on 12 July 2012
More destruction sanctuaries
Published on 9 July 2012
World Archaeological Congress condemns religiously-motivated destruction in Mali
Published on 5 July 2012
Fighting condemned
Published on 2 July 2012
Axes, shovels and automatic weapons used to destroy tombs
Published on 1 July 2012
Une conservation avec l?anthropologue et archéologue suisse Eric Huysecom
Published on 28 June 2012
Request of the government of Mali accepted
Published on 15 June 2012
Petition to safeguard Mali's cultural heritage
Published on 18 May 2012
Ancient mosques under threat from rebel groups
Published on 7 May 2012
Fear of destruction justified
Published on 21 April 2012
Summary of the looting crisis in Mali, and the role of the antiquities market in the U.S.
Published on 3 April 2012
Des rebelles ont pris lundi le contrôle de Tombouctou
Timbuktu must be protected
Published on 1 April 2012
Il y a de nombreuses scènes de pillages
Published on 30 March 2012
Save the ancient Islamic manuscripts
Published on 6 June 2011
Trafficking has been a persisting problem
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20 February 2013
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