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A 13th-century manuscript depicts an eastern Muslim boat from Maqamat al-Hariri

1001 Inventions

1001 Inventions
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Ibn Majid wrote sailing manuals to assist other travellers. His most famous book, written in 1490, was an encyclopaedia of navigational information called 'Kitab al-Fawa'id fi Usul 'ilm al-bahr wa al-qawa'id', or 'Book of Useful Information on the Principles and Rules of Navigation'. In it he dealt with the fundamentals of sailing and how to navigate using the stars.

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  • Title: A 13th-century manuscript depicts an eastern Muslim boat from Maqamat al-Hariri
  • Original Source: Maqamat al-Hariri 13th century
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