alMasalik
alMasalik is a term in Arabic meaning “the routes” or “the ways,” used in historical geography to denote works that describe roads, paths, and the networks linking various lands. In this context, alMasalik most commonly refers to a classical geography text associated with the Islamic scholarly tradition, where the title signals the focus on routes and realms rather than a single place.
The best-known work bearing this title is Kitab al-Masalik wa-l-Mamālik (Book of Routes and Kingdoms), attributed
Scope and influence: The Kitab al-Masalik wa-l-Mamālik covers routes across a broad expanse, from the eastern
Manuscripts and scholarly reception: Surviving Arabic manuscripts and subsequent translations into Latin, French, and English have