Medieval History
Muslim extremists continued destroying the heritage of the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu on Monday, razing tombs and attacking the gate of a 600-year-old mosque, despite growing international outcry.
The International Criminal Court has described the destruction of the city?s patrimony as a possible war crime, while UNESCO?s committee on world heritage was holding a special session this week to address the pillaging of the site, one of the few cultural sites in sub-Saharan Africa that is listed by the agency.
The Islamic faction, known as Ansar Dine, or ?Protectors of the Faith,? seized control of Timbuktu last week after ousting the Tuareg rebel faction that had invaded northern Mali alongside Ansar Dine?s soldiers three months ago. Over the weekend, fighters screaming ?Allah Akbar? descended on the cemeteries holding the remains of Timbuktu?s Sufi saints, and systematically began destroying the six most famous tombs.
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Medieval History
Islamist fighters in Timbuktu continue destruction of city?s mausoleums, heritage
The International Criminal Court has described the destruction of the city?s patrimony as a possible war crime, while UNESCO?s committee on world heritage was holding a special session this week to address the pillaging of the site, one of the few cultural sites in sub-Saharan Africa that is listed by the agency.
The Islamic faction, known as Ansar Dine, or ?Protectors of the Faith,? seized control of Timbuktu last week after ousting the Tuareg rebel faction that had invaded northern Mali alongside Ansar Dine?s soldiers three months ago. Over the weekend, fighters screaming ?Allah Akbar? descended on the cemeteries holding the remains of Timbuktu?s Sufi saints, and systematically began destroying the six most famous tombs.
Click here to read this article from the Washington Post
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