Bayt al-Hikma

Bayt al-Hikma, or "House of Wisdom," was a scholarly institution in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly in the 8th to 13th centuries. It served as a center for translation, research, and education where scholars from diverse backgrounds gathered to study and share knowledge. They translated important works from Greek, Persian, and Indian texts into Arabic, fostering advancements in science, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy. Bayt al-Hikma played a crucial role in preserving and expanding knowledge, influencing both the Islamic world and later European Renaissance thought. It symbolizes the rich intellectual heritage of the Islamic civilization.