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@Oliver Schick
One story I've been following with great interest is that of the ancient texts of Timbuktu, long before one of the main repositories in the city was set on fire recently. By all accounts, there are inestimable treasures in Timbuktu and I really hope no more are lost.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/20/mali-literary-treasures-battle-survival