The Astrolabe: Mohamed Al Awad

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Short Video

Type of Art

Astrolabe

Member

History of Science Museum, Oxford

Event

UNESCO International Day of Islamic Art

Beauty and Knowledge

He excavates the many complex sciences that made it an object of splendid beauty and knowledge and how it is still relevant today.

Importance and Symbolism

Mohamed delves into the symbolism of the Astrolabe to Muslims and Arabs.

History of Science Museum

The History of Science Museum has one of the largest collections of Astrolabes.

The Astrolabe's mix of Arabic writing and Sciences

The Astrolabes were used for prayer direction, time and calendar dates.

Learn about Mohamed's personal journey from Syria to Oxford.

Mohamed explains how Multaka has enabled his pursuit of knowledge and career in museums.

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