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Which famous 14th-century Moroccan explorer visited Mogadishu and praised its high-quality textile exports?

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Correct answer: Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta visited Mogadishu in 1331 and described it as an exceedingly large and wealthy city. He noted that the local merchants produced high-quality woven fabrics, known as Mogadishu cloth, which were exported as far away as Egypt. He was also impressed by the generous hospitality of the local Sultan. Photo: Léon Benett, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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