بطوطة إبن

By Nada Shaath

Who is He ?

Abū ‘Abd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Baṭūṭah (Arabic: ), or simply Ibn Battuta, also known as Shams ad–Din1 (February 25, 1304–1368 or 1369), was a Muslim Moroccan explorer, known for his extensive travels published in the Rihla (literally, "The Journey").

Famous of

Greatest travelers of all times his trip was 75,000 miles long 3 times longer than Marco Polo’s trip. Traveled Africa, Asia, and Europe.

His Trip

Some of the story• He left Tangier (طنجة) and came back to

Fez. He started his trip when he was 50 years old and lived until he was 73 years old. He recorded his trip in a book named عجائب ) و األمصار غرائب في األنظار تحفة(األبصار

• Thanks to his book some of the African counties were discovered such as Mali, and Tembacto.

Most beautiful thing he ever seen

• Ibn Battuta states that the most beautiful thing he saw was “Cairo” and he described it as the most beautiful civilization he ever seen.

Interesting info about Ibn Battuta

• Born in 703• He traveled to 44 countries• His trips lasted 29 years• He married 23 times• He has 70 boys and girls.

What is the name of the explorer

1. Ibn Hilal2. Ibn Ali3. Ibn Battuta

How old was he when he travelled...

1. 402. 503. 60

How old was he when he returned to Fez...

1. 802. 733. 69

What continent he didn’t travel to?

1. Europe2. Africa3. North America

How many kids he had