Timbuktu Research Paper

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Why Timbuktu is a Great Place to Live in the 15th Century
Out of the three cities; Constantinople, Timbuktu, and Seville, Timbuktu would provide me with the most enjoyable life in the fifteenth century. Timbuktu’s government is devoted to creating a wonderful place to live, providing their people with many different varieties of food, and having a good education system.
Back in the fifteenth century, Timbuktu was a developed city in my opinion, their houses were made of bricks, domed rooves and were situated around small courtyards; very similar to what we have today (Haberman, Arthur, Sydney Eisen, and Adrian Shubert). This would allow for better protection against any rain storms, harsh winds, or any other weather conditions, which is important because it would allow me to feel safe in my own home. If I did not feel safe in my home then I would not enjoy …show more content…

Education is a huge part of my life, and I believe with a good education we can get far in life. We will be able good job that we are passionate about. Education to me has allowed me to express myself where I could not in other situations, and has allowed me to realize who I want to be, and where my passion lies. In Timbuktu, education is also very important to them. Timbuktu in the fifteenth century had 150 schools, ranging from elementary school to universities located in the city, and as a women, I would be allowed to be educated at these schools, if I were to choose to do so (Haberman, Arthur, Sydney Eisen, and Adrian Shubert). Also, in Timbuktu they are very devoted to their education. There was support from merchants and other citizens, where they would donate money, clothes, and slaves to many of the scholars, similar to the scholarships given out today by universities and local organizations (Haberman, Arthur, Sydney Eisen, and Adrian Shubert). Therefore in Timbuktu I would have been able to learn, and express myself in the same way that I do

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