Abstract:

Mamluk period is a period when scientific studies peaked. In addition to Cairo, the center of the state where these studies are more intense, important scientists have been trained in Damascus and Aleppo in the Syrian region. One of these is Abu Zar Sibt Ibn al-Acami al-Halebi. Abu Zar took lessons from many great scholars of his time and was among the prominent scholars during his lifetime. Although most of the works written by Abu Zar were lost, his work named Kunuz az-zahab fi tarikh Haleb has reached today, albeit partially. In this article, first of all, Abu Zar's life and works and then his work named Kunuz az-zahab are examined in terms of its history and content. Although the first volume is hetat, the second volume is predominantly events and deaths, it is possible to see all of the important elements such as nukât, avâil, al-'ajaib va'l-gharaib, which are important elements in Mamluk historiography, although it is taken as an example by previous historians in general terms. In some ways, it differs from the works of the Mamluk period pioneer historians and Aleppo historians. This work, which is especially important as the author's information about his period is based on his personal observations, is valuable both for the social and cultural situation of Aleppo during the Mamluk period and for medieval history studies.

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