Most of 300,000 ancient documents smuggled away from Islamists in Timbuktu . For the second time in five months , Timbuktu 's treasured collection of ancient manuscripts is under threat . Score: 7 But climate there is more humid than in Timbuktu ; paper texts show rot . Global community urged to help save irreplaceable collection .
Most of 300,000 ancient documents smuggled away from Islamists in Timbuktu . Score: 7 But climate there is more humid than in Timbuktu ; paper texts show rot . Global community urged to help save irreplaceable collection .