Page from a Scientific Treatise, late 14th century, 11 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. ( x cm) (image, sheet), Ink and colors on paper, Egypt, 14th century, This miniature painting is probably a leaf from an Egyptian copy of the Materia Medica originally commissioned for a Mamluk library. The medieval Islamic world made invaluable contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. Control of the trade links to India and China gave Middle Eastern kingdoms access to Far Eastern and southern Asian technology and knowledge. This, combined with their citizens' respect for literature

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