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Keywords

IBN
HAWKAL
maps

Abstract

IBN HAWKAL maps emerged in the 4 th century A.H/10TH A.O as a new break through in Islamic geography science , it is part of islam ATLAS and introduced new concepts. Leaving behind the seven divisions for Islamic countries. IBN HAWKAL made 21 maps putting the global image at the first page of his book. The rounded image of world known then. Other maps representing division of Islamic world with its administrative boundaries known then at 4 th century A.H. To evaluate maps we depended on basic standards like little direction. Measure and optional variables to reveals both its originality and personality. Its concluded then that the maps are independent from both greek and romantic influnces and belong renovated school Islamic cartiography.
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