The Istanbul Museum for the History of Science and Technology in Islam

Prepared by TÜBA and İBTAV, this work is not merely a museum catalog but also a guide to a vast repository of knowledge that brings to light the invaluable contributions of Islamic civilization to the world’s scientific heritage. By demonstrating with concrete examples how the foundations of modern science were laid in the Islamic world, this study serves as a powerful response to Eurocentric historical narratives. The book centers on the grand vision to which the prominent scholar of the history of science, Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin, dedicated his life. As readers witness the founding story of the Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, they discover the fascinating story of works recreated with fidelity to original sources across numerous disciplines, from astronomy to medicine, mathematics to navigation. It also offers striking insights into how the scientific roots of the past should be connected to the future. This work, which demonstrates the Islamic civilization’s role as the “founder” rather than merely the “carrier” of science through compelling information, documents, and visuals, also highlights the Renaissance’s debt to this profound legacy. Prepared based on the principle that “Science is the common language of civilizations,” this reference work brings together the immense legacy of the past with the possibilities of the future, offering a new horizon for both scientists and all readers curious about the depths of history.