Bait al-Hikma

Bait al-Hikma, meaning "House of Wisdom," was a renowned center of learning established in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age (8th-13th centuries). It functioned as a library, academy, and translation hub, where scholars of diverse backgrounds studied, preserved, and expanded upon Greek, Persian, Indian, and other knowledge. By translating major works into Arabic, it helped advance fields like mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. Bait al-Hikma played a crucial role in preserving ancient knowledge and fostering intellectual exchange, significantly contributing to the development of science and learning that influenced both the Islamic world and Europe.