Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355

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Ibn Battuta Completes His Travelogue - Dec. 13, 1355

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Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Dec 13, 2018

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