Occupied by terrorists in 2013, the Mosque of Timbuktu in Mali is being restored by the city’s population in an attempt to preserve its heritage. Tiecoura’s photos document a traditional plastering ceremony, bringing together women, men, youngsters, children and elders. As a source of hope and a foundation of social cohesion for the communities of Timbuktu, the ritual bears witness to the efforts to restore their pre-conflict wealthy heritage and cultural life.