Herodotus was born and raised in the city of "Halicarnassus", which was a Greek colony on the shore of the Aegean Sea in Asia Minor in the land where Turkey is today, Herodotus is one of the most famous Greek and Asian Greek historians,Herodotus made many trips that he wrote down, and these trips all took place after he was exiled to the island of Samos. He is the scientist who studies and records what happened and happened in the past and present.

He is the owner of the title of father of history; He devoted his life to travelling, composing, and writing on philosophy. He was called the "Father of History" by the Roman orator and writer, Cicero, for his famous work "History" This piece is considered a reliable historical work although some criticize him and call Herodotus the "Father of Lies" ), was born and lived in the fifth century BC c. 484- h. 425 BC

There is not much information about Herodotus' life before he was 20 years old, but after Herodotus reached 20 years old, he was exiled to the island of Samos on charges of aiding the coup against the ruling family,Since he was exiled to this island, Herodotus has never returned to his hometown, his nomadic life began after his exile, and his most famous trips were the trips he made to Ukraine, Italy and Sicily,Herodotus spent a long time in Athens, and this trip was one of the most important trips he made, but in the year 444 he left for (Turi), which is the Greek colonies.

Herodotus collected his history during his extensive travels in Egypt, Africa and Asia Minor. He also wrote about his observations and included accounts told by people he met on his journey,His work includes information on daily life in Greece, Egypt and Asia Minor, as well as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,One of the most famous phrases found in Herodotus’ volumes was his saying: “From Libya comes the new.” Also, his volumes included many discussions and dialogues related to the customs and traditions of the countries he visited.

The father of history says that the reason why he wrote history is: (presenting accurate researches so that they are preserved from oblivion, and the events of past and present generations are mentioned),The Greek historian's writings were not limited to places and landmarks, but he was also interested in writing down descriptions of peoples and their cultures, as well as his discussions with them. Herodotus aimed to know historical facts through research and investigation around the world.

The historian Herodotus wrote many important books before his death,He is famous for his thanks to history through his nine volumes (History of Herodotus), and that is why many have named him the father of history as a kind of honor for him, History is divided into nine books. The first five books describe the background to the Greco-Persian Wars while the last four contain the history of the wars.

He said about Egypt, (Egypt is the gift of the Nile), with these words many people realize Herodotus' opinion about Egypt, but the writings of the Greek historian about Egypt extend beyond those brief words, as he spoke with amazement about the river boats that were cruising the Nile River,Although his work is often opposed and criticized, his histories remain a major source of original information for this period in Greek history - not to mention Asia and Egypt as well.

Since his last book, the History Book, dates back to the year 430 in the city of Thori in southern Italy, he died in the new colony of Thori in southern Italy, around the year 425 BC,The situation remained as it was, until Herodotus died at the age of 60 in 425 BC, leaving books bearing historical details that seemed honest from the point of view of specialists.