This series highlights interesting locations around the world. All the caches in the series are park and grabs. These caches are designed to educate, entertain, and to build stats. If you get stuck, check the hint. The cache is a small metal tin. Enjoy!
Did you know?
For hundreds of years, Timbuktu was a center of scholarly study in the Islamic world. Thousands of students came to learn here. Three ancient mosques still stand, and the city holds many ancient books and papers. Timbuktu was also an important center for trade. It sits near the Niger River on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Caravans of tradesmen traveling by camel stopped in Timbuktu to get water and food as they traveled. Today, Timbuktu is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.