House of Wisdom

Definition

The House of Wisdom was an academic institution established in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. It served as a center for scholars, scientists, and philosophers to gather, translate and preserve ancient knowledge from various civilizations.

Related terms

Islamic Golden Age: A period of flourishing intellectual and cultural advancements in the Islamic world during the 8th to 14th centuries.

Translation Movement: The effort made by scholars at the House of Wisdom to translate ancient Greek, Persian, Indian, and Chinese texts into Arabic.

Scientific Revolution: A major shift in scientific thinking that occurred during the Renaissance period in Europe. The discoveries made at the House of Wisdom greatly influenced this revolution.