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 12 July 2012
Type: News 12 July 2012
More destruction in Mali. RFI says its the great mosque (the first mosque) of Timbuktu Djingereber. However, as far as I can tell, only two saints shrines stuck to a side of the mosque have actually been destroyed. Yet, once all the saints shrines are gone (9 of 17 now totally destroyed) I fear that the mosques, or the tomb of Askia Mohammed in Gao, may indeed be next. Condemnations though admirable and worthy are not enough. Action on the ground must be inspired. Ansar Dine will not be stopped by words.
The Destruction so far:
Prof Kevin C. MacDonald PhD FSA
Professor of African Archaeology
Graduate Tutor
Co-Editor Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa
The Institute of Archaeology
University College London
31-34 Gordon Square
London WC1H 0PY
United Kingdom
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