Ahmed Baba Institute

The Ahmed Baba Institute is a cultural and educational center located in Timbuktu, Mali, dedicated to preserving and studying West African history, manuscripts, and traditions. Named after the renowned 16th-century Malian scholar Ahmed Baba, the institute houses a vast collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts, many stored in specialized archives. Its mission is to protect this valuable heritage, promote research, and facilitate access to knowledge about West Africa's rich cultural and intellectual history for scholars and local communities alike.