نوع المستند : مقالات أصلیه
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عنوان المقالة [English]
المؤلف [English]
The travel account of Ibn Jubayr stands as one of the most significant journeys recorded in Islamic history. A prominent Andalusian traveler of the 6th century AH / 12th century CE, Ibn Jubayr departed from al-Andalus by sea, crossing the Mediterranean to ʿAydhāb on the Red Sea, then proceeded to the Hijaz, Iraq, and the Levant, before returning by way of Sicily to his hometown of Granada. His journey offers a vital primary source on maritime navigation and transport across the Mediterranean and Red Seas. The ships he described varied in form and function—ranging from large vessels and small boats.
This study aims to explore the modes of maritime transport used by Muslims, as presented in Ibn Jubayr’s journey. Adopting a descriptive, analytical, and inductive approach, the research investigates the importance of maritime transport for movement, commerce, and cross-cultural exchange between nations.
Key findings include
1. Sailing vessels were the principal means of maritime transport in the medieval Islamic era, serving both commercial and navigational purposes.
2. River and Nile boats were used for inland waterway transport, allowing pilgrims, travelers, and merchants to move between cities and riverine regions.
3. Ports played a crucial role by facilitating docking, trade, and interaction with local populations.
Key recommendations
1. Expanding the study of travel literature, as it offers rich historical and cultural insights into the Islamic world.
2. Highlighting the significance of maritime transport in other travel accounts and tracing its development in the works of travelers who followed Ibn Jubayr.
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