Mali’s centuries-old Tomb of Askia gets new lease of life<br /><br />In the heart of the East Malian city of Gao stands the Tomb of Askia — a symbol of the West African country's rich cultural heritage. The ancient burial site dating back to the 15th century is now in peril, as climate change and extreme weather conditions take their toll. But efforts are underway to maintain and preserve the structure which is a source of pride for inhabitants, and a draw for visitors from near and far.<br /><br />AFP VIDEO<br /><br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br /> <br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /> <br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br />Sign up to our newsletters: https://tmt.ph/newsletters<br /> <br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /> <br />#themanilatimes<br />#worldnews<br />#aksia<br />#culture
