MARCO POLO AND IBN BATTUTA

1217

• MP- He arrived in the city of Kashgar
• MP- Saw people trading ivory
• IB- He arrived in the city of Mashad
• IB- Saw people trading silk

1281

• MP- Saw many exotic animals, even a Snow Leopard
• MP- During his travel, he witnessed the Great Wall of China
• IB- Saw many snakes, and snake whisperers
• IB- On his travels, he helped build the Taj Mahal

1293

• MP- He fought in a war and died at Lanzhou
• IB- Witnessed all the selling and trade of agriculture, fabric, etc.