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An Islamic city that became a great cultural and scientific center in which mosques, schools, libraries, and even universities were established and cohorts of scholars emerged from it. Which is it?

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It was Timbuktu.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Timbuktu's lasting contribution to Islamic and world civilization is learning and knowledge.
  • It is believed that Timbuktu was one of the first universities in the world.
  • Since the 14th century, important books have been written and rewritten in Timbuktu, which has established the city as a significant center of written tradition in Africa.
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