From Cordoba to Malaga is one hundred miles, and from Cordoba to Toledo is 1 stages. Whoever desires it, travels from Cordoba in a northerly direction to a pass of four 11 miles, and from there to Dar al-Baqar 9 miles, then to Batrush .• miles. The fortress of Batrush is a strong fortress, much inhabited, lofty in its defenses, with brave and resolute men guarding against their enemies. It surrounds their pastures, their plains, and the oak forest whose taste surpasses the taste of all oak on earth. This is because the people of this fortress pay great attention to its preservation and service, as it is their stronghold and refuge in times of hardship and famine. From the fortress of Batrush to the fortress of Ghafiq, 8 miles. The fortress of Ghafiq is a strong fortress and a great refuge, with bravery, resolution, valor, and determination. Often, Roman raiding parties come to them, and they suffice to drive them out of their land and rescue their spoils from them. The Romans know their name and fear their land and avoid them. From the fortress of Ghafiq to Jabal Mafura is a stage, then to Dar al-Baqar is a stage, then to the fortress of Rabah, which is a beautiful city, and its mention has already been made. Likewise, the road from Cordoba to Badajoz. From Cordoba to Dar al-Baqar, as previously mentioned, is a stage. From there to the fortress of Bibandara is a stage, then to Zawagha is a stage. Zawagha is a fortress with an earthen wall, situated on an earthen hill. From there to the river Athna is a stage. From there to the fortress of al-Hansh is a stage. The fortress of al-Hansh is a lofty, prominent stronghold, overlooking the high ground, difficult to build, and protecting the courtyards. From there to the city of Merida is a pleasant stage, then to Badajoz is an easy stage. Therefore, from Cordoba to Badajoz is 7 stages. To the north of Cordoba is the fortress of Abal, a stage, which is the fortress where the mine of Zayf is located, and from which Zayf and cinnabar are supplied to all.