Benjamin, in describing his peregrinations in his…

1167 CE

Benjamin, in describing his peregrinations in his “Itinerary,” is the first traveler to observe the existence of ancient ruins in Mesopotamia, a region whose pre-classical heritage had lain forgotten and unknown for many centuries.

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Basra > Al-Basrah Al-Basrah Iraq View →

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Benjamin of Tudela View →

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Jews View → Zengid dynasty of al-Jazirah View →

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Exploration of Asia, European View →

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Exploration View → Faith View → Anthropology View → Archaeology View → History View →

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