Look at the Past, look at the Present, look Beyond Now

Join us for an exploration of the profound, and often overlooked, influence of pre-colonial African civilizations on contemporary art, education, and technology. This event, part of the Berlin Science Week's ART AND SCIENCE FORUM, challenges the notion that these fields are new to Africa by highlighting the deep historical roots of innovation on the continent, particularly from intellectual hubs like Timbuktu.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, Timbuktu was a beacon of knowledge, housing prestigious universities and libraries filled with tens of thousands of manuscripts on subjects ranging from astronomy and mathematics to medicine and law. This legacy of sophisticated learning and technological prowess, exemplified by the simple yet powerful adobe brick used to construct its magnificent buildings , provides a powerful foundation for understanding Africa's present and future.

Important Information
As spaces are limited, please feel free to register in advance. Your reserved seat will be held until 10 minutes before the event begins. If you cannot attend, kindly cancel your ticket so another guest can join.
Please note: late arrivals may have their spot reallocated.

Host or Publisher Berlin Science Week