Description: (Geographer)
Al-Maqdisi, a medieval Palestinian Arab geographer, was known for his renowned works Aḥsan al-taqāsīm fī maʿrifat al-aqālīm and Description of Syria (Including Palestine). He was one of the first to self-identify as Palestinian during his travels. His detailed geographical studies provided valuable insights into the regions he explored, making significant contributions to the understanding of geography and cultural landscapes. Al-Maqdisi's writings have had a lasting impact on the fields of geography and historical studies.