Fully automated environmentally friendly water raising devices, pumps, windmills and more! Discover some of the most facinating devices from the Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation that brought creative innovative ideas helping to drive agriculture and industries from southern Spain to China.
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1001 Inventions and Cures From The East
‘1001 Inventions and Cures from the East’ is an educational initiative created by 1001 Inventions to introduce the fascinating legacy of healthcare from the creative golden age of science in early Muslim Civilisation and connected civilisations from the East.
10 Stunning Ceilings from the Wonders of Islamic Architecture
Discover ceilings from buildings inspired by Islamic architecture where looking up is a spellbinding experience!
‘Must Read’ books from 1001 Inventions
World Book Day is a yearly event first week of March, "designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world"*. On this occasion we highlight important 'must read books' from 1001 Inventions.
