The precious attachments and then the book of countries

Book / The Precious Attachments and then the Book of Countries, by the author / Ibn Rusta, considered one of the earliest geographical writings in the Arab-Islamic heritage, characterized by combining geography with historical and cultural description. The book presents information about the regions of the known world in the 3rd Hijri century, and provides a description of cities, peoples, customs, and resources, in an early scientific style that mixes observation and transmission from reliable sources. It also shows the author's interest in routes and kingdoms, and is an important reference for understanding Muslims' view of geography in their era, reflecting the development of geographical thought in Islamic civilization.