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Ibn Battuta
14th-century Moroccan explorer whose global travels documented Yuan Dynasty China and praised Quanzhou as the greatest port in the world.
Mural guide
Mural of the event “Quanzhou Zayton as Global Hub”, which this person took part in.
Capitalizing on trans-Eurasian trade networks, the Yuan dynasty actively promoted maritime commerce, elevating Quanzhou (Zayton) into the preeminent international harbor of East Asia.
Also known as Battuta
Ibn Battuta (1304 CE–1369 CE) was a legendary Moroccan explorer who visited Yuan China via Quanzhou (Zaiton). His detailed travelogues celebrated China's porcelain industries, merchant fleets, and unmatched infrastructure.
Life and times
Dates 1304 CE–1369 CE
EraYuanMing
- 1277Quanzhou Zayton as Global HubTook part