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Unlike purely mathematical or administrative geographies, Ibn al-Faqih fills his pages with poetry, local legends, theological debates, and historical anecdotes. He compares the virtues of different cities (such as Baghdad versus Kufa) and discusses the natural wonders of the world.

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Clarification on obscure historical figures and measurements. Unlike purely mathematical or administrative geographies

Modern archeologists use al-Ya'qubi’s precise measurements to map out ruins in Iraq and Syria that have long been buried or destroyed. kitab al-buldan english pdf