An eleventh-century Egyptian guide to the universe : the Book of curiosities

2013/01/01 by Emilie Savage‐Smith, Yossef Rapoport · 1 citation
Arts and Humanities · Physics and Astronomy · #Historical Astronomy and Related Studies #Historical and Architectural Studies #Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies

paper · doi:10.1163/9789004256996

openalex publication_date 2013/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/15

Abstract

The Book of Curiosities is an eleventh-century Arabic account of the heavens and the Earth, illustrated by remarkable maps and astronomical diagrams. This authoritative edition and translation opens a unique window onto the geographical and astrological knowledge of medieval Islam.

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• Book of Curiosities [wikipedia]

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