Timbuktu (Tombouctou) Cemetery
- Country Mali
- Total identified casualties 2 Find these casualties
- Identified casualties from Second World War
- GPS Coordinates Latitude: 16.76821, Longitude: -3.00824
Location information
The cemetery is situated in the area of the town known as the 'Hangar', which is on the road from Timbuctou centre to Kabara opposite the PTT.
The Commonwealth war graves will be found against the wall which is parallel to the road. The entrance is on the Timbuctou side of the cemetery.
Visiting information
Before considering a visit to Mali, the Commission strongly recommends that you check the advice given by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on the travel section of their website:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
The cemetery is close to an army base and access is strictly controlled.
History information
The cemetery contians the graves of two Commonwealth merchant seamen of the Second World War.