Ibn Battuta’s Rare Manuscript Sells for $1M | Dubai News

A rare, 700-year-old travel journal by Ibn Battuta—only seven copies exist globally—sold for nearly one million dirhams at Abu Dhabi’s book fair, offering priceless firsthand accounts of early Hajj pilgrimages and life in Oman, the UAE, and the Gulf region. This manuscript, penned between 1325 and 1333, details his voyages through cities like Nizwa and Kalba, and even describes pearl diving off Bahrain and Qatif after the rise of New Hormuz. Acquired by dealer Peter Harrington, known for bringing treasures like a Shakespeare First Folio to the UAE, the sale underscores global reverence for primary historical documents—and our enduring fascination with exploration and the past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://gulfnews.com/uae/rare-ibn-battuta-manuscript-fetches-nearly-dh1-million-at-abu-dhabi-book-fair-1.500674984 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1e74c18c465e110 Report issues to [email protected].