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The African guide, and from the city of Qafsa to the west and south it connects to it there is the city of Qasra, which is a mentioned city, and the city of Naqaus, and the city of Jammuns, to its east. All these lands are similar in their conditions and close in their characteristics, their date palms, their waters, and their crops. The inhabitants there are always few because they are mostly brought to it. The city of Qafsa is the center, and the lands around it are circular. From Qafsa to the city of Al-Qayrawan, north with east, 4 stages. To the west with the south is the city of Bilfan, 5 stages away. It is now in ruins, destroyed by the Arabs who took over its benefits and all its land and its abundant waters. From there to Qafsa is 4 stages. From Qafsa to the south, towards the Nafusa Mountains, is the city of Zarud, and between them are 5 stages. From the city of Qafsa to Tadjluh are two small stages. It is a civilized, prosperous city with markets, trade, date palms, crops, and running water. From Qafsa to Taghrawah, south, two days, and to Adan, three days. From Tozeur to Taghrawah, one and a half large days. From Qafsa to the Nafusa Mountains, to the south, about 6 days. It is a high mountain, about 3 days long or less. In it are two districts for two cities. One of them is called Shurus in the mountain, and it has running waters, many vineyards and grapes, and figs. Their largest crop is barley, called Dhabib, which when baked is tastier than any other food in all regions. And perhaps in the art of baking, it is refined and distinguished, so all people are equal in that. And from the city of Qafsa.