Yakut writes in past tense and he is a historian.
Baghdad formed two twelve-mile-diameter semi-circles on the right and left banks of the Tigris. The numerous suburbs stretched for a considerable distance on both sides of the river, covered with parks, gardens, villas, and beautiful promenades, and abundantly supplied with rich bazaars, finely built mosques, and baths. Baghdad and its suburbs had a population of over two million people during its heyday!
The Caliph's palace stood in the middle of a vast park that stretched for hours... The palace grounds were landscaped with gardens and lavishly decorated with plants, flowers, and trees, reservoirs and fountains, and sculptured figures.
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