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Ibn Batuta travels in Asia and Africa
Travels in Asia and Africa recounts the remarkable journeys of the 14th-century Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, who traveled over 75,000 miles across the Islamic world and beyond from 1325 to 1354. Beginning with his pilgrimage to Mecca, Battuta’s Rihla describes his travels through North and East Africa, the Middle East, Arabia, Anatolia, Persia, India, and parts of Asia, offering vivid observations of local cultures, rulers, and societies. His narrative blends geographical detail with personal encounters, documenting diverse peoples, cities, and customs. The book remains one of the most important historical travelogues of the medieval world, providing insight into the social and cultural life of Afro-Eurasia in his era.
Published By:
Routledge and Kegan Paul
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
356
Subjects:
Other
Available Format:
(28.43)
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Travels in Asia and Africa recounts the remarkable journeys of the 14th-century Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, who traveled over 75,000 miles across the Islamic world and beyond from 1325 to 1354. Beginning with his pilgrimage to Mecca, Battuta’s Rihla describes his travels through North and East Africa, the Middle East, Arabia, Anatolia, Persia, India, and parts of Asia, offering vivid observations of local cultures, rulers, and societies. His narrative blends geographical detail with personal encounters, documenting diverse peoples, cities, and customs. The book remains one of the most important historical travelogues of the medieval world, providing insight into the social and cultural life of Afro-Eurasia in his era.