Ibn Fadlan
Ibn Fadlan was a 10th-century Arab traveler and diplomat, best known for his detailed accounts of his journey from Baghdad to the Volga region. As an envoy of the Abbasid Caliphate, he documented his observations of various cultures, including the Viking Rus, and provided a vivid depiction of their customs, social practices, and the stark contrasts he experienced, particularly in hygiene and societal norms.
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Ibn Fadlan traveled as an envoy from Baghdad to the Volga Bulgars and documented his observations in detail.
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