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René Caillié House

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6.25 MB

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Creator(s)
Malian
Time period
creation date: before 1828, other date: inhabited by Callie, April-May 1828
Location
Site: Tombouctou (Mali)
Cultural context
Malian
Description
René Caillié (1799-1838) was a French explorer who visited cities in West Africa including Timbuktu and Djenné. He was the first European to safely return from Timbuktu. During the time he spent there, he inhabited this house.
detail, plaque commemorating the stay of French explorer Rene Caillié, the first European to return from Mali, June 1981
Work type
House
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Rights
(c) 1981 Mark Horton
Access rights
All rights reserved
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