The buildings, which are in a wide plain, abundant with herbs, greens, fruits, trees, and fennel. Now, there are remnants of buildings and their ruins connected. Water flows through every side of them, and their location is good with a moderate climate. From Maghila to Wadi Sanat, to Fahs al-Fakhla, to Maknasa, and the city of Maknasa. It is a good city, elevated from the ground, with a small river flowing through its channels with 8 mills. Buildings, gardens, and cultivated lands are connected to it, and its land is fertile for agriculture. It has considerable gains and prosperity. Maknasa was named after Maknas al-Berberi, who settled there with his sons upon their arrival in the Maghreb. He gave each of his sons a quarter of its area, along with his son, in its lifetime. All these places where he settled them are adjacent and connected to each other. The lands of Maknasa include those known as Bani Ziyad, a prosperous city with bustling markets, baths, and good houses. Water flows through its land, and it was not delayed in the days of knowledge. The most prosperous houses are those of Bani Ziyad, and some are about a quarter of a mile away. From there to Bani Tawra is about the same distance. From Tawra to Tadhrarub is about the same. The city of Tawra was fertile, populous, and prosperous. Its markets were extensive, crafts flourished there, and provisions and fruits were abundant, satisfying all needs. The water comes to it entirely from the south from a large river, which divides at its upper part. Whatever water is divided there flows through all its alleys and streets. Bani Ziyad are two small cities, one of them is al-Qasr, and most of its houses are in the area of the market, which is about two arrow-shots away. These two cities were given a strong wall, and large markets were built in them, and we do not know of any trade or other matters.