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Ancient scientific tool shared by Muslims and Jews uncovered after 1,000 years
The discovery of an 11th-century Islamic astrolabe in Verona, Italy, has captivated historians and scientists alike. With inscriptions in both Arabic and Hebrew, it’s not just a rare artifact ...
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Rare eleventh-century astrolabe discovery reveals Islamic–Jewish scientific exchange
"The Verona astrolabe underwent many modifications, additions, and adaptations as it changed hands. At least three separate users felt the need to add translations and corrections to this object ...
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Close up of the Verona astrolabe showing Hebrew, Arabic and Western Numerals (IMAGE)
Close up of the Verona astrolabe showing Hebrew, Arabic and Western Numerals Close up of Verona astrolabe showing Hebrew inscribed (top left) above Arabic ...
A medieval smartphone? The surprising find of a 1000-year-old device that defies history
The medieval astronomical instrument comes from the 11th-century Al-Andalus region, which is now modern-day Spain. The ...
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They discover a “medieval smartphone” – the incredible 1,000-year-old device that has experts buzzing
A stunning 1,000-year-old artifact has been unearthed at the Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi-Erizzo in Verona, Italy by Federica ...
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The Verona astrolabe (IMAGE)
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