Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta (1304–1368) was a Moroccan scholar, merchant, and traveller from the fourteenth century, renowned for his extensive journeys documented in his work, the Rihla. His travels spanned approximately 30 years and covered a vast portion of the world, including north and west Africa, eastern Europe, the Middle East, and south and central Asia, as well as China. In an era predating systematic data collection, the accounts of travelers like Ibn Battuta were a primary source of information on global economic conditions. His comparative observations, such as his description of Bengal's abundance, are therefore highly significant. His travels also took him to Egypt, where a famous illustration depicts him at the Colossi of Memnon.
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