Achievements from the golden age of Islam

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Science

Zero made algebra possible

Ibn Al Haytham was the first know sciencist

Arabic Numerals

Al-Khwarizmi wrote an algebra book

Medicine

Al-Razi (Most famous doctor of the Golden age) practised at the Muqtadary hospital. he wrote 200 books on medicine

Ibn Sina a.k.a Aviccena wrote the Canon (A medical textbook) and encyclopedias of philosophy

Al-Zahraw wrote the standard medical text

Achitecture

Relevants structures: The Alhambra, The Umayyad Palace (Spain) and the Dome of the Rock.

Complex designs

Literature

Ibn Rushd a.k.a Averroes translated Aristotle

Rumi: poet, love and devotion for his faith.

Arabian Nights: Arabian short stories.

Art

Human figures were restringed.

Door decorated with wood = wealth.

Floral or vine designs.

Pottery + gold or silver = prized.