3D reproduction of Al-Jazari's Elephant Clock

A Celebration of Diversity

A 3D reproduction of Al-Jazari's Elephant Clock showing the different parts of the clock.

Some believe the clock reflected cultural and technological influences from across Muslim civilisation, from Spain to China. For the clock included in addition to the Indian timer technology, an Egyptian phoenix, Greek hydraulic technology, a Chinese dragon, an Indian elephant and mechanical human figurines in Arabian dress.