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That prince inhabits it with his paternal uncles, and the other city to the east of this city is known as Bani Atoush. They are connected settlements and dwellings in their gardens there, and they have many trees, crops, olives, figs, grapes, and abundant fruits. All of this is possible and cheap there. Below these dwellings, towards the tribe of Maknasa, on the watercourse that comes from Bani Adlus, is a tribe called Bani Barnus. These are their dwellings and homes, with farms, vineyards, and dwellings, and many olive trees. Their fruits are available and sold at a low price. To the north of Qasr Abi Musa is a market that is frequented on Thursdays. All the tribes of Bani Maknasa gather there. It is a beneficial market for what is brought to it, and people come to it from near and far. It is called the Old Market. Among the tribes of Bani Maknasa adjacent to these lands are Bani Said and Bani Musa. Inhabiting it, besides the Maknasa tribes, are Bani Bispil, Mughila, Bani Masud, Bani Ali, Wariaghel, Damar, Wartad, and Sanaud. It is one of the most fertile lands, with abundant crops, the most bountiful in goodness, and the most productive in yield. They are Berbers who wear cloaks and turbans. From the lands of Maknasa, to the west, is Qasr Abd al-Karim, three stages away. Qasr Abd al-Karim is inhabited by a people of Berbers called Danhaja. It is a small, prosperous city with the characteristics of Danhaja, and it is on the river Oulkes. A stream flows from it to the south, and between it and the sea is about 38 miles, in land that is mostly sand. It has farms, fertility, and abundance. It has a prosperous market and various crafts. From Qasr Abd al-Karim to the city of Sla, which is on the salt sea, are two stages: from the Qasr to Al-Ma'mura, and from Al-Ma'mura to Sla. The river Oulkes is a large river among the rivers.

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