The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu (2020)

On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure more valuable than gold: the city’s ancient books. Why were they hiding these priceless manuscripts? Elizabeth Cox digs into the literary tradition of Timbuktu.

Director: Juliana Constantino
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
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Music: André Aires
Production: TED Ed
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu about?
On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure more valuable than gold: the city’s ancient books. Why were they hiding these priceless manuscripts? Elizabeth Cox digs into the literary tradition of Timbuktu.
Who directed The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu?
The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu was directed by Juliana Constantino.
Who stars in The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu?
The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu stars Bethany Cutmore-Scott.
How long is The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu?
The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu?
The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu is a Animation, Documentary film.