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    I stayed in Cairo for only ONE night, and then I traveled onto Syria, to be specific Damascus in Syria. I took the North-Eastward way, because the other route was blocked and protected by Mamluks. 
Mamluks were people who are part of the Mamluk Empire in Syria. The Mamluk's security was very specific and very cautious. In fact, they arranged for caravans, to carry merchants and travelers like myself along the route. The route is known as The Royal Road. I stayed in a magnificent inn or hotel which hosted over 40,000 guests! I then left, and continued towards Mecca. 







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