... and what is in it, which is a dust found there, its color is dark. This dust is famous for its benefits in all the lands of Al-Andalus, known by experience. Also, this land is connected to the land of the Outer Oases, which is now known as the land of Santrit. And Santrit, this is a recent matter, the era of Al-Sannani mentions it after this. And in it, to its south, is a city that is now in ruins, and it was formerly inhabited by people and was full of life. This city is called Shabru. Its buildings have been destroyed, its waters have dried up, its animals have scattered, and its landmarks have been erased, so nothing remains of it but ruins and traces. And there are remnants of withered palm trees. Arabs may have reached it when they moved in the regions of this land. To the east of this city, with the north, is a rugged mountain, not very high, but difficult to ascend due to its stones. Below it is a large lake, its circumference is about 20 miles, its water is sweet and does not stagnate, and it is perhaps deep. In its middle is vegetation and many fish with sharp spines. The duration of this lake is a spring of water. A second one, to the south, and on this lake are buildings of men and women, and perhaps the Arabs competed with them for it, and they claimed patience with them. And in this land is something we have placed, the city of Marinda, which is a prosperous city with its people and its inhabitants. It is a fortress for their goods, their crafts, and their trade, because it is a refuge and a shelter from their men and their provisions. To the north of this land is the city of Zaid, and the city of Zala. In it is a good spring of water that flows by itself. Between this city and the city of... is 9 days' journey through Arabs and towards the sea. And from Zala also to the land of... is 8 days' journey.