outside Djinguereber mosque. The mosque is one of the most recognizable and ancient buildings in Timbuktu. The prime minister's office said that Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure is on his way ...

He urbanized the city of Timbuktu by building schools, mosques, and a major university. He also built the legendary Djinguereber Mosque in Timbuktu, pictured below, which still stands.