In 1321 the Syrian geographer Abu'l-Fida wrote that Acre was "a beautiful city" but still in ruins following its capture by the Mamluks. Nonetheless, the "spacious" port was still in use and the city was full of artisans.Le Strange, 1890, p. 333 Throughout the Mamluk era (1260–1517), Acre was succeeded by Safed as the principal city of its province.
In 1321 the Syrian geographer Abu'l-Fida wrote that Acre was "a beautiful city" but still in ruins following its capture by the Mamluks. Nonetheless, the "spacious" port was still in use and the city was full of artisans.Le Strange, 1890, p. 333 Throughout the Mamluk era (1260–1517), Acre was succeeded by Safed as the principal city of its province.