All is fair in Art and War?
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)
Dossier Heritage Mali
Mali's ancient treasures are too valuable to be buried again
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
People of Timbuktu save manuscripts from invaders
These manuscripts are our identity
Published on 4 February 2013
How Timbuktu Saved Its Books
Behind the rescue of Mali?s historic manuscripts
Published on 3 February 2013
Director-General visits Mali with French President François Hollande
Expert mission would soon be sent
Published on 31 January 2013
UNESCO determined to help Mali restore and rebuild its cultural heritage
UNESCO plans and actions
International experts meeting on earthen architecture: its preservation and potential for the future
Conservation earthern architecture
Timbuktu's documentary treasures
Memory of the World project
Published on 30 January 2013
Timbuktu Update
Custodians of the libraries worked quietly to save mss
Bulk of Timbuktu manuscripts safe, unharmed -experts
No damage to most mss experts report
Meeting of the Director-General with Aurélie Filippetti, French Minister of Culture and Communication
Discussion on Mali
Published on 28 January 2013
Timbuktu mayor: Mali rebels torched library of historic manuscripts
Fleeing Islamist insurgents burnt two buildings containing priceless books as French-led troops approached, says mayor
Published on 16 January 2013
Mali Conflict: Unesco Says Protecting Heritage Sites Key To Building Peace
The City of 333 Saints
Published on 4 November 2012
Scrolls under threat
After the ancient tombs the manuscripts are next?
Published on 25 August 2012
Malian treasures trapped in a culture war
Islamist groups, affiliated with al Qaeda, have singled out Sufism
Published on 23 August 2012
Islamic Militants Destroy Malian Cultural Heritage, Purporting a 'Pure Islam'
Why to destroy the soul of Malian people
Published on 10 August 2012
Timbuktu shrine destruction a 'war crime': ICC
Shrines considered to be idolatrous and thus have been wrecked
Timbuktu shrine destruction a 'war crime': ICC
Shrines considered to be idolatrous and thus have been wrecked
Published on 25 July 2012
Creation of a Special Fund for the Safeguarding of Mali's World Heritage sites
Support Mali's efforts to safeguard the World Heritage properties affected by the armed conflic
Published on 19 July 2012
The Power of Culture in Mali's Economic Development
Music industry is a small but significant driver of economic development
Published on 15 July 2012
Is Destroying Timbuktu's Heritage Un-Islamic?
First Muslims were inspired by glorious works from the Greek-speaking world
Published on 12 July 2012
Shrines in Timbuktu destroyed
More destruction sanctuaries
Published on 9 July 2012
CALL FOR A HALT TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES IN MALI
World Archaeological Congress condemns religiously-motivated destruction in Mali
Published on 5 July 2012
A Culture Under Attack In Mali
Fighting condemned
Published on 2 July 2012
Islamist rebels in Mali destroy Timbuktu historic sites
Axes, shovels and automatic weapons used to destroy tombs
Published on 1 July 2012
Tombouctou : la destruction des mausolées par les islamistes d'Ansar Dine
Une conservation avec l?anthropologue et archéologue suisse Eric Huysecom
Published on 28 June 2012
Heritage sites in northern Mali placed on List of World Heritage in Danger
Request of the government of Mali accepted
Published on 15 June 2012
Appeal by specialized agencies and heritage professionals to safeguard Mali's cultural heritage
Petition to safeguard Mali's cultural heritage
Published on 18 May 2012
UNESCO: Warns Heritage Sites in Mali, Arab World at Risk
Ancient mosques under threat from rebel groups
Published on 7 May 2012
Rebels burn Timbuktu tomb listed as U.N. World Heritage site
Fear of destruction justified
Published on 21 April 2012
Looting, the subsistence digging economy in Mali; and stemming the flow of looted antiquities from Mali to the USA
Summary of the looting crisis in Mali, and the role of the antiquities market in the U.S.
Published on 3 April 2012
Apres les Bouddhas de Bamyan, les manuscrits de Tombouctou?
Des rebelles ont pris lundi le contrôle de Tombouctou
Mali: Looting Halts Aid Work in Chaotic North
Timbuktu must be protected
Published on 1 April 2012
Nord Mali: l'arme en droute face aux rebelleS touareg, Tombouctou assige
Il y a de nombreuses scènes de pillages
Published on 30 March 2012
PETITION TO SAVE THE MANUSCRIPTS OF TIMBUKTU
Save the ancient Islamic manuscripts
Published on 6 June 2011
Explanations by Samuel Sidibe, Archeologist and Director of The National Museum of Mali
Trafficking has been a persisting problem
Latest news
13 June 2013
Temporary stop of News
Due to heavy workload
20 February 2013
Syrian violence threatens ancient treasures
We emptied Syria's museums
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