Movie
The Ancient Astronomers of Timbuktu
8.0/10
2009
1h 20m
en
Documentary
Overview
For four hundred years Timbuktu was an academic centre of the world. The great manuscript archives from this period that solved matters such as determining the direction of Mecca and time keeping are in grave danger of being destroyed by the ravages of time. Scientists race against the clock to unlock the mysteries of this incredible library. Recreations of life in medieval Timbuktu included
Movie Information
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 20m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
1
