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Rare Ibn Battuta translation in King Abdulaziz Library
The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh announced that it has acquired a rare copy of the first printed English translation of the book "Tuhfat al-Nazzar fi Gharayib al-Amṣar wa ‘Ajā’ib al-Asfār." Published in 1829, the translation was carried out by British orientalist Samuel Lee, based on an abridged Arabic manuscript, and included scholarly and historical comments on geography, cities, and prominent figures, adding scholarly and documentary value. This book is considered one of the most important references in travel literature, as it documents Ibn Battuta’s journeys that spanned three decades, during which he visited many countries, commissioned by Sultan Abu al-‘Ain al-Marini in the eighth century AH. Ibn Battuta’s travels are regarded as a global heritage, with his works translated into numerous languages, reflecting his position as a prominent historian and explorer in Islamic history.
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