Nawtas (Noto)
نوطس
Among the highest fortresses and noblest towns, with well-arranged markets, running water and many mills, and a wide district. 1
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Nawtas, which is Nawto, is a castle and town which al-Idrisi describes as among the most exalted of castles for its strength. It has well-ordered markets, running water and many mills, and its industry is extensive. 2
Sources
- Al-Idrisi, Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi ikhtiraq al-afaq (Cairo: Maktabat al-Thaqafa al-Diniyya, 2002), 2 vols., p. 598
- Al-Idrisi, Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi ikhtiraq al-afaq (Cairo: Maktabat al-Thaqafa al-Diniyya, 2002), 2 vols., p.598
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