Alī ibn al-Ḥusayn al-Masʿūdī (jan 1, 896 – sep 30, 956)
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A renowned Arab historian and geographer. His most famous work, Muruj al-Dhahab wa Ma'adin al-Jawhar (The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems), is a comprehensive world history and geography. It blends history, science, and travel narratives, offering insights into Islamic knowledge of the world during his time.
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