Al-Jazari
Immortal in Memory, the Great Scholars and Scientists of Islam
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Al-Jazari (1136–1206 CE), full name Al-Shaykh al-Mu'izz ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Mu'izz ibn al-Jazari, was a pioneering Arab engineer, inventor, and polymath from the Islamic Golden Age. Born in Jazira, Upper Mesopotamia (modern-day Turkey), he served as a chief engineer at the Artuqid court in Diyarbakir. Al-Jazari is best known for his seminal work "Kitab al-Hiyal" (Book of Ingenious Devices), which describes numerous mechanical inventions and automata. His inventions ranged from water clocks and musical automata to elaborate machines for various purposes, showcasing his ingenuity and engineering prowess. Al-Jazari's contributions to mechanical engineering and automation laid the foundation for future advancements in technology. His work had a significant impact on the development of robotics and automation in both the Islamic world and Europe, influencing later scholars and engineers for centuries to come.
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