al-Idrisi

Al-Idrisi was a renowned 12th-century Muslim scholar and geographer from Andalusia (modern Spain). He is best known for creating one of the most detailed medieval world maps, called the Tabula Rogeriana, which combined his extensive travels, observations, and knowledge from various sources. His work helped improve navigation and understanding of geography during his time. Al-Idrisi's maps and writings offered a more accurate picture of the known world, influencing explorers and scholars for centuries. His contributions exemplify the rich tradition of scientific inquiry and cartography in the Islamic Golden Age.