Насир-и Хусрау. Сафар-Намэ (Книга Путешествия). Глава 2

Abu Mu'in Nasir ibn Khusrau ibn Harith was born in 1003 (394 AH) in the town of Qubadian, near Balkh, then part of the Khorasan region. And so, in 1045, he decided to renounce all worldly goods, leave his position, and make a pilgrimage to Mecca. The journey lasted seven long years. During his travels, he kept a diary, recording all his impressions and observations and even sketching the monuments that interested him. This book is one of the few surviving works from such an early period of Persian history. The most interesting part of the book is its description of the people, lands, and customs. Have a good journey with the Persian travelogue!