Islamic Golden Ages

Muhammad dies

632

During the year of Muhammad's death the Islam empire expands into areas of central Asia, the Iranian Peninsula, North Africa, Egypt and Tunisia.

Umayyad Caliphate

661

This is the first Muslim dynasty that was established in Damascus. During this time the Islam empire expanded to the Atlantic Coast of Africa, further into Asia and into Spain.

The Battle of Talas

751

After the clash with Chinese Tang Dynasty there was the beginning of production of paper. This is a key concept for the scholarships during this time. Scholars were now able to share their works more easily.

Baghdad

762

Bagdad was founded and was the largest city on Earth at that time. Placed in convince from other nations for easier trading. Easily accessible from China, India and East Africa. Situated on the Tigris river. Also known as the City of Peace. Was more of a government complex then a residential city.

The House of Wisdom

786

Founded by Harun al-Rashid in Bagdad. Became a collection of great works from classical pieces to medical pieces. First time these pieces were being translated into Aerobic and made available for all to view.

Algebra

830

Scholars are beginning to share their works and theories still used today. One such scholar was Muhammad bin Musa al-Kwarizmi who invented and published books on algebra.

Thabit ibn Qurra

850

Great scholar publishes many works for his discoveries in algebra and geometry. Reforms the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and in the field of mechanics he analysis source and torque.

Hunayn ibn Ishaq

855

A Nestorian Christian that is known as a great translator. With the help of a small team he would translate Classical Greek and philosophy to Arabic and other languages. He was said to have laid the foundation of Islamic Medicine.

Scholar Al-Razi

900

Al- Razi was a Persian physician who wrote many books on contagious diseases such as smallpox and measles. He formulated ways to diagnose and treat such diseases. He discovered alcohol and sulfuric acids. And he was one of the first physicians to recognize the reactions of eye pupils to light. He was also known for his anti-islamic views and believed Muhammad was a fraud.

Avicenna

1025

Another great scholar who published many great works including "the Book of Healing". Known to many as the most significant physician, astronomer, writer and thinker of the Golden Ages. Is even call "the father of modern medicine".

The end of the Islamic Golden Ages

1258

Under the command of Halagu Khan, the Mongols invade Baghdad with the intention of extending their rule further into Mesopotamia. After capturing the city, they kill al-Musta'sim, and destroy much of the grand libraries of Abassids, including the House of Wisdom.