Timbuktu research paper

The validity of these theories depends on the identity of the original founders of the city: as recently as 2000, archaeological research has not found remains dating from the 11th/12th century within the limits of the modern city given the difficulty of excavating through metres of sand that have buried the remains over the past centuries.

More recently, one of our research team members, Shamil Jeppie, has initiated a study into the law content of the Timbuktu manuscripts. As far as we know, no studies have been made on the science content of the manuscripts from Timbuktu or any other part of Africa where ancient manuscripts are found.

His historical writings cover the history of Timbuktu and Jenne from the twelfth and mid-seventeenth century. More recently, one of our research team members, Shamil Jeppie, has initiated a study into the law content of the Timbuktu manuscripts.

Our project aims to study the ancient manuscripts from Timbuktu in order to search for astronomy in them. The main aim of the project is to document our research and use it to attract African youth into science and technology by appealing to their heritage. This paper outlines progress made since the inception of the project in 2006.