Timbuktu's Diyngerey Ber Mosque built in the 14th century in Mali
It was the hub of one of the most important trading routes in Africa as far back as the 11th century, and the remnants of that are still there.
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The Most Influential Places in History
They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
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