Which 14th-century scholar described Aden's reservoirs?
Ibn Battuta
Al-Idrisi
Ibn Khaldun
Al-Masudi
Answer
Ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Moroccan scholar and traveler, described Aden's reservoirs, the Cisterns of Tawila. He mentioned that these reservoirs accumulated rainwater for drinking purposes and contributed to the city's prosperity.
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