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: At age 21, he left his hometown of Tangier, Morocco, for a pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) , never imagining he wouldn't return for nearly three decades.

: He marveled at the advanced infrastructure and cultural practices of the Chinese Empire. batuta_xoro_batuta_horo

: Upon returning home, he dictated his adventures to the scholar Ibn Juzayy, resulting in the famous travelogue The Rihla ("The Journey"), which remains a critical source for 14th-century social and political history. Notable Stops & Experiences : At age 21, he left his hometown

: Trained in Islamic law, he worked as a qadi (judge) in various regions, including India and the Maldives, which helped fund his travels and integrated him into local courts. : At age 21