Al-Idrisi

Al-Idrisi was born to a family of Moroccan scholars and travelers in Ceuta, a strategic port city.

Al-Idrisi starts his education, focusing on geography, mathematics, and natural sciences, under the tutelage of renowned scholars.

Al-Idrisi embarks on extensive travels, visiting various cities in North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula to broaden his knowledge.

Al-Idrisi arrives in Sicily, where he is invited by King Roger II to work on a comprehensive geographical project.

Al-Idrisi starts working on the Tabula Rogeriana, a detailed map and geographical description of the world, commissioned by King Roger II.

Al-Idrisi completes the Tabula Rogeriana, the most accurate map of the 12th century, which includes detailed descriptions of the world's regions.

Al-Idrisi publishes his comprehensive work 'Description of the World,' which includes detailed geographical and cultural information.

Al-Idrisi continues his research and writings, expanding his knowledge and contributing to the fields of geography and cartography.

Al-Idrisi makes a significant journey to Egypt, where he studies and documents the geography and culture of the region.

Al-Idrisi returns to Sicily, where he continues his work and maintains his position as a respected scholar and advisor.

Al-Idrisi completes several additional geographical works, further solidifying his reputation as a leading scholar of his time.

Al-Idrisi retires from active work, though he remains a respected figure in the scholarly community and continues to advise younger scholars.

Al-Idrisi dies in Palermo, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential geographers and cartographers of the medieval period.