THE MAMLUK PERIOD (1250-1517) IN THE EYES OF WESTERN TOURISTS

Abstract

It is known that Egypt and its ancient monuments, its history from ancient times attracted not only tourists, but also many people interested in science. This article analyzes the attitudes of Pero Tafur, Emmanuel Mannoli Pilot, Hans Schiltberger, John Mandeville, Rabban Saouma, Buscarello de Ghisolfi towards Western tourists who visited Egypt during the Mamluk period, who ruled Egypt in the Middle Ages.