A large Tarjana, like an impregnable fortress, with strong walls, bustling markets, horses, and men who spend their lives on raids into the lands of the Romans, characterized by thievery and deception. From there to the fortress of Nasser, two days' journey, a strong fortress and a high stronghold with horses and men who raid the lands of the Romans. From there to Makhassa al-Balat, two days, and to the city of Shalbira, two days. The city of Shalbiza is on the bank of the river Tajah. It is a large city, and its citadel is one of the strongest citadels, and its city is one of the most honorable cities in terms of fortification. It is a vast land with noble benefits, beautiful markets, and well-constructed houses. It has large mills on the river Tajah, and its territory is vast, its region is noble, its farms are abundant, and its areas are pleasing, eternally inhabited with ancient ruins. It is seven miles from the city of Shablund, and the city of Shlitla is superior to Shalbira in honor. It is a great city, populous and fortified, with good walls. From it is the pass of Shibsah, fortified and strong, built by giants, and its construction is difficult, requiring great effort and skill. On the shoulders of the Nadhri, it is well-built and strong. On the bank of the river is the great emir Tajah, and it has a tower of wondrous construction. In one of its wells, a full camel enters with its load, and it is a deep well. Its height reaches the sky, thirty cubits, and it extends upwards from the well. A river flows into the city. The city of Shlitla was, in the days of the Romans, the seat of their kingdom and their treasury. When the Muslims conquered Al-Andalus, they found in it treasures beyond description. Among them, they found 170 gold necklaces inlaid with pearls and various precious stones. They also found a royal jeweled sword and pearls.