Heinrich Barth House- Travel Tips

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The Heinrich Barth House in Timbuktu, Mali, stands as a historical site marking the residence of the German explorer during his 1853-1854 stay in the city. Located east of the Sidi Yahiya Mosque, the modest structure now functions as a small museum displaying reproductions of Barth’s sketches and excerpts from his detailed travel accounts. His journey, spanning five years across the Sahara and Sahel, included significant time in Timbuktu, where he documented the region's culture and geography under precarious conditions. The house offers a tangible link to his expedition and 19th-century European exploration of West Africa.