The earliest known version of the idiosyncratic cartography was composed by al-Istakhri circa 950 CE, although only copies by later artists survive. As he was a follower of Abu Zayd al-Balkhi, this style of map-making is often referred to as the "Balkhī school", or the "Classical School".
The earliest known version of idiosyncratic cartography was created by al-Istakhri around 950 CE, although only copies made by later artists survive. This style of mapmaking is frequently referred to as the "Balkhī school" or the "Classical School".