The Nile country is called Masnawa. It has date palms, crops, livestock, gardens, and orchards. Among them is the city of Tankha, which is south of the city of Ashmuni. Ashmuni is a famous city where wool curtains and wool garments are made and attributed to it. It is said that crocodiles are fierce in the bank of Ashmuni but do not harm the bank of Ansaba. It is said to be full. From the aforementioned city of Ansana to a small country called Maragha, there are date palms, sugarcane, crops, and many gardens. Between them is about 5 miles, and Maragha is on the west bank of the Nile. From there to the city of Tazmant is about 5 miles. It is on the west bank of the Nile, with many gardens and orchards, continuous buildings, and prosperity. From there to the village of Dhul is about a day's journey. It is a large village with markets, many people, date palms, and the Nile. It has abundant benefits. This village is at the mouth of the canal called the Canal of the End, which connects to the eastern land of the Oases and drains many lands there. From this canal, two canals, Al-Uyoun and Sanai, branch off, which will be mentioned in its proper place, by the grace and strength of God. From Dhul, it is a day's journey to Akhmim. The city of Akhmim is in the east of the region and is about two miles away. Akhmim and Ballina are two cities close in size and population. They have many date palms and sugarcane. In the city of Akhmim is the building called Raba, which was built by Hermes the Elder before the flood. This is because he saw in his knowledge that the earth would be destroyed, but he was not sure of the cause of the destruction of nations, whether it would be by fire or water. So he ordered houses to be built for him from clay without fire being applied to them. When they dried, he ordered that all the images and sciences he wished for to be inscribed in them. This was done, and he said, "If the destruction of the world..."