Birthdate: 0896 AD
Birthplace: Baghdad, Iraq
Died: August 31, 0956
Al-Masʿūdī, a prominent historian, geographer, and traveler, made significant contributions to various fields. Often likened to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, he authored numerous works on theology, history, geography, natural science, and philosophy. His most famous work, The Meadows of Gold (Murūj al-Dhahab), is a comprehensive piece that blends universal history, scientific geography, social analysis, and biographical elements. Al-Masʿūdī’s writings have established him as a polymath, leaving a lasting legacy of knowledge that continues to be studied and appreciated.
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