رحلة يوانس فوقاس في الأراضي المقدسة 581ه 1185م

Abstract EN

In his visit to the holy land ,Johannes Phocas described the mountains, valleys ,cities , and villages which he visited ,in addition to describing the religious and historical sites in these regions .

He also talked about the economical life , particularly trade and agriculture .

Further more, he shed light on healthy aspects especially in the city of Acre where he described its contaminated atmosphere. Johannes Phocas depended on some sources among which are the Holy Bible and the writings of the Jewish historian Flavrus Josephus .

At the end of his journey ,he revealed the goal of that journey.