Travel of Ḥasan bin Aḥmad al-Ḥaymī

Title
Travel of Ḥasan bin Aḥmad al-Ḥaymī
Description
Al-Ḥaymī's "Sīrat al-Ḥabasha," is a travelogue on his diplomatic visit to Ethiopia. It showcases landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. His journey reflects on various religious observations and the geopolitical context of his time.
Travel type
Diplomatic
Historical period
Early Modern Age
Departure Place
Shaharah - Yemen
Departure Year
1647
Arrival Place
Shaharah - Yemen
Arrival Year
1649
Observations on the travel
There is only one specific reference to music and musical instruments in the travelogue. The other notable sound episodes refer to the use of muskets, the firing of which is perceived as a disconcerting novelty by locals.
The dots on the map indicate the places where sound and music events were described. They don't represent travel stages.
Sources
1
Events description
7
Narrators
1
Participants
0
Places
7
Sounds
8
How to quote
Pintimalli A., "Travel of Ḥasan bin Aḥmad al-Ḥaymī" (Travel), Echos. Sound Ecosystems in Travelogues. Published 2024 04 06.

doi: 10.25430/echos.travels.86

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