A Beacon of Light, Surrounded by Darkness The word “golden” has certain expectations. If and only if those expectations are met can something be coined as being “golden.” Though the context differs for each situation, it revolves around similar expectations. The word “rich,” however, is often associated with the word “gold.” This word will hold a different connotation for every single person. When it comes to Golden Ages for civilizations, it meets all the criteria. No matter what the expectation someone has, that civilization will be able to fulfill it, one way or another. Words can be swapped in and out, but the general expectation remains. Gold is especially valuable when the supply is scarce. When supplies run low, expectation go up, and
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One such example was al-Zahrawi. Al-Zahrawi was a Muslim surgeon who had devised, in the 10th century, surgical instruments (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). As “The Independent” states it, “his scalpels, bone saws, forceps, fine scissors for eye surgery and many of the 200 instruments he devised are recognizable to a modern surgeon” (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). Other discoveries made that carry over to today include the use of catgut for internal stitches and Ibn Nafis’s contribution of the description of the circulation of blood (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). In terms of the modern mathematical implementations, “The Independent” states, “Algorithms and much of the theory of trigonometry came from the Muslim world” (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). Architecturally, there was a “modern” impact that remained. The characteristics of pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, rose windows, and dome building techniques were from the Muslim world (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). These advancements that were made long ago shaped and helped “modern” discoveries and …show more content…
Though this light was lit many years ago, it went on to light many more areas for years to come. From the mathematics field to the science field to art and literature, the Abbasid Dynasty’s Golden Age left a strong impact. Both intellectual and physical advancements were achieved in this period of time. As Europe was experiencing the Renaissance, the Muslim world had an experience equivalent to that. Though long ago and surrounded by darkness, the Golden Ag as able to successfully leave behind a legacy that would later impact the rest of the
One such example was al-Zahrawi. Al-Zahrawi was a Muslim surgeon who had devised, in the 10th century, surgical instruments (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). As “The Independent” states it, “his scalpels, bone saws, forceps, fine scissors for eye surgery and many of the 200 instruments he devised are recognizable to a modern surgeon” (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). Other discoveries made that carry over to today include the use of catgut for internal stitches and Ibn Nafis’s contribution of the description of the circulation of blood (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). In terms of the modern mathematical implementations, “The Independent” states, “Algorithms and much of the theory of trigonometry came from the Muslim world” (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). Architecturally, there was a “modern” impact that remained. The characteristics of pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, rose windows, and dome building techniques were from the Muslim world (“How Islamic Inventors Changed the World”). These advancements that were made long ago shaped and helped “modern” discoveries and …show more content…
Though this light was lit many years ago, it went on to light many more areas for years to come. From the mathematics field to the science field to art and literature, the Abbasid Dynasty’s Golden Age left a strong impact. Both intellectual and physical advancements were achieved in this period of time. As Europe was experiencing the Renaissance, the Muslim world had an experience equivalent to that. Though long ago and surrounded by darkness, the Golden Ag as able to successfully leave behind a legacy that would later impact the rest of the