A Legacy In Jackson Will End Soon

The Legacy of Timbuktu : Wonders of the Written Word art collection has been brought to Jackson , Mississippi to the International Museum of Muslim Cultures Mississippi Museum, and will be here until October 31^st.

Within the last millennium a very important world legacy was discovered - the literate culture of Africa . It symbolizes unique riches and historical manuscripts that have survived for centuries. The found manuscripts are evidence that beginning in the 14^th century, a very sophisticated culture once lived and flourished in the city of Timbuktu on the outskirts of the Sahara Desert . The manuscripts show that Timbuktu was a crossroads for international commerce and book trade. It was also a well known center for learning, bringing in thousands of teachers, students and scholars from around the world.

The museum will showcase the exhibit of this awesome legacy and the many tragic events that ended Timbuktu . The feature exhibit will be a display of African manuscripts that show the prominence of learning and literacy that made Timbuktu what it was for over 700 years. The leather bound manuscripts are just some of the estimated one million documents that have been found in the country of Mali of West Africa. There will be videos that will display the African artifacts through listening stations, touch-screen kiosks, interactive maps and more.

This is a great attraction to Jackson residents and visitors. It gives the chance to explore the history of African trade, great civilizations, tent life, and French colonialism in Mali . There will also be a display of Malian musical instruments and a demonstration of the similarity between the music played on these instruments and today's blues.

If you're looking for a fun and affordable activity to enjoy while in Jackson , Mississippi , then stop by the museum. You will have fun while you learn.