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When was Ismail al-Jazari born?

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  • 1136

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Born in 1136, Ismail al-Jazari was a remarkable Muslim engineer, inventor, and craftsman during the Artuqid period. He made significant contributions to various fields, including engineering, astronomy, music, and even psychology. Al-Jazari is particularly renowned for his ingenious mechanical devices and automata, as showcased in his magnum opus, the "Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices."
Engineering Wonders: The Legacy of Ismail al-Jazari

Engineering Wonders: The Legacy of Ismail al-Jazari

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