| Tindirma | |
|---|---|
| Commune and village | |
| Country |  Mali |
| Region | Tombouctou Region |
| Cercle | Diré Cercle |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,419 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Climate | BWh |
Tindirma is a village and commune of the Cercle of Diré in the Tombouctou Region of Mali. As of 1998 the commune had a population of 3,419.
History
Established in 1496, Tindirma was once a Jewish community founded by Iberian Sephardi Jews who had been expelled from Spain and Portugal. Jewish graves and structures still remain in Tindirma. Tindirma quickly became an important trade and administrative town within the Songhai Empire, becoming the capital of the western provinces and the seat of the powerful Kurmina-fari. The town was destroyed by Askia Ishaq II in 1588 after a rebellion.
In 1963, the ethnic consciousness of Jewish descendants living in Tindirma was revived after local fishermen wanted to build a village on top of the remains of Al Yahudi Cemetery, causing local Jews to rise up in strong opposition.
See also
References
- "Previsions de desserte des communes pour la periode de 2001-2005" (PDF). Mali Reforme Telecom. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 29, 2004. Retrieved February 23, 2009.
- "Beyond the Saharan Cloak: Uncovering Jewish Identity from Southern Morocco and throughout the Sahara" (PDF). Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- Levtzion, Nehemiah (1977). "5 - The western Maghrib and Sudan". In Oliver, Ronald (ed.). The Cambridge History of Africa Volume 3: From c.1050 to c.1600. Cambridge University Press. p. 441. ISBN 9781139054577. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- "TINDERMA (Tindirma):". International Jewish Cemetery Project. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
16°08′N 3°38′W / 16.133°N 3.633°W / 16.133; -3.633
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