Battuta's Travels In Damacus
Four Facts About Damascus
- During the time Damascus was an international market as it sits in between the major trade routes of Egypt and Persia.
- Damascus houses the Umayyad Mosque.
- Damascus was one of the greatest centers for learning through out the muslim world.
- Damascus was the Capital of the Umayyad Empire.
While in damascus battuta visted the Umayyad Mosque.
Damascus
Damascus at its time was one of the major trade cites of Egypt and persia.
Royal Road
One of the trade routes Battuta used to travel along to reach his destinations.