Connected Histories
Map of Leo Africanus' African Itinerary
About This Resource
To view places on the Sub-saharan itinerary of Leo Africanus, Harvard University’s WorldMap "Leo Africanus' Places" website includes a set of map overlays on a 16th century map, with descriptive information and contemporary photographs from the places Leo described in his book A Geographical Historie of Africa, published in London in 1600.
Source
Center for Geographic Analysis, Harvard University. “Leo Africanus' Places.” http://worldmap.harvard.edu/maps/2618.
How to Cite This Page
"Muslim Journeys | Item #297: Map of Leo Africanus' African Itinerary ", November 21, 2024 http://bridgingcultures-muslimjourneys.org/items/show/297.
Tags
Hassan al-Wazzan, Leo Africanus, Mediterranean, papacy, pirates, seafaring, slavery, travelers