The Middle Ages in Central Asia were a golden era of intellectual and scientific flourishing. Nestled along the legendary Silk Road, cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva became vibrant centers of learning, innovation, and cultural exchange. This seminar, “Scientific Flourishing in the Heart of the Silk Road: Development of Science in Central Asia during the Middle Ages,” invites participants to explore the profound contributions of Central Asian scholars who shaped the scientific heritage of the Islamic Golden Age and beyond.

The event will delve into:

• The life and works of renowned thinkers such as Al-Khwarizmi (the father of algebra), Al-Farghani (astronomer), Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (medical pioneer), and Al-Biruni (scientist and philosopher).

• How Central Asia became a crossroads where Greek, Persian, Indian, and Chinese knowledge merged and expanded.

• The development of key disciplines: mathematics, astronomy, medicine, geography, philosophy, and natural sciences.

• The role of educational institutions such as madrasas and libraries in preserving and advancing knowledge.

Through expert lectures, historical insights, and engaging discussions, this seminar will reveal how the scientific achievements of medieval Central Asia not only illuminated the Islamic world but also laid foundations for the European Renaissance.

📅 Date: [Insert Date]
📍 Location: [Insert Venue or Online Platform]
🎓 Audience: Academics, students, researchers, and all who are passionate about history of science and cultural heritage.

Let’s rediscover the intellectual brilliance of medieval Central Asia—a beacon of knowledge whose light still shines today.