Timbuktu, Mali
From series “The Hottest Places in the World”Population (attendance): 35 000.
Amazing city of Timbuktu is considered the center of origin of Islam in Africa. Since ancient times it has being at the crossroads of important trade routes. Surrounded by desert landscapes, Timbuktu is one of the hottest cities in the world, as the temperature here can reach up to 55°C. This fact doesn’t bother numerous tourists visiting the city in search of amazing sights and new experiences.
There you can see unique ancient manuscripts and architectural monuments and adore bizarre houses. Currently, the city is home to over 35,000 people; several mosques and madrassas continue to operate here. The main threat to the city is the Sahara desert, which is continually expanding, so each year there is more and more sand on the streets of Timbuktu.
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