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16th-century manuscript showing the town plan of Diyarbakir in southwest Turkey

1001 Inventions

1001 Inventions
London, United Kingdom

During the Golden Age of Muslim civilisation creative new innovative ideas travelled across the land from southern Spain to China - innovations in all fields were common place. Mechanical engineering was one of the areas that saw significant development then. All sorts of mechanical devices were developed - clocks, toys, irrigation pumps, water conservation devices, to serve the growing societal needs.

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  • Title: 16th-century manuscript showing the town plan of Diyarbakir in southwest Turkey
1001 Inventions

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