Map color Key:
Red=Major locations that have been detailed in depth/own sections:
Baghdad: Where he begins,
Bakhara: Where he stops and gives a first look into another culture
Khwarazm(Kath): Where he gives his second account of Culture
Bulghar: His end location, where he spends a great amount of time discussing their culture and conversion.
Blue=Locations that are mentioned with some detail (about their journey, not these places’ cultures):
Rayy: We learn that they waited for Ahmad ibn (they were in the wrong location)
Jit: They got stuck due to the snow and had to stay for two days so their camels could walk through the snow
Yellow=Locations that are mentioned in passing with no additional information:
Nishapur: The only information is that they made it here with the concealed caravan, but no additional trip info is given (no time, no weather, etc.)
Sarakhs: Absolutely no information is given
Nahrawan: We only know they stayed one day
Simnan: Once again, no information is given
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