Here is a listing of the most famous libraries in Timbuktu from the 15th century to the 19th century:
In the city of Bamba
The library of Shereef Al-Muktar Ben El Marzuq, the library of Shereef Abd Allah Ben Al Muktar, the library of Sheik Sidiqi Al Galladi, the library of Qadi Mohammad Al Taher.
In the city of Gao
The libraries of Kel Essuk. These include, the library of Sheik Al Hader Ag Hammada, the library of Sheik Anara Ag Hammada, the library of Sheik Zaynudeen Ag Hammada.
In the city of Rharous
The library of Ghayraghu, the library of Mohammad Al Muktar Al Ansari
In the city of Ber
The library of Sheik Al Munzer, the library of the Kel Inakunder
In the city of Timbuktu
The library of Bul’Araf, the library of Mohammad Mahmud Ben Sheik, the library of
Al Qadi Issa, the library of the Ahl Sidi Ali, the library of Mohammad Ben Tutta, the
library of the Ahl Bujbeyha, the library of the Ahl Arawan, the library of Abdarahman
Sidi Idie, the library of Alpha Salum, the library of Mulay Ahmed Baber, the library
of Sheikna Sidi Ali Al Jakani, the library of Sheikna Bulkher, the library of Mohammad
Al Taher Sherfi, the library of Mohammad Bagayago, the library of Mama Haidara, the library of Mahmud Al Kati etc.
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