Spotlight: Who Was Ibn Battuta and Why Do His Travels Matter Today?

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Presenter: Chris Ashkar

Delivered: LA on July 11, 2024

In this afikra spotlight, Chris Ashkar explores the life and significance of Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century traveler who journeyed over 75,000 miles across the known world.

Sources & Future References

• Historical Approximations - Tim Macintosh Smith

• The Incredible Adventures of Medieval Traveller Ibn Battuta - YouTube

• The Travels of IBN Battuta: In the Near East, Asia and Africa, 1325-1354

• Explicitation Strategy in the Translation of ‘Rihlah Ibn Battutah’ into English

• Ibn Battuta Interactive Map - Ages of Exploration

• Ibn Battuta's Travels: The Beginning

• Escape from Delhi to the Maldive Islands and Sri Lanka: 1341 - 1344 | ORIAS

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