al-Istakhri
al-Istakhri
c. 900s
Arab geographer who is known for his contribution to the study of geography with his book Routes of the Provinces, a publication of regional maps marked by detailed illustrations. This book was later revised, expanded, and renamed Book of Roads and Provinces.
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