Engineering, Mechanics, and Invention
Banu Musa brothers
Active 9th century
Engineering, Mechanics, and Invention
9th century
Known for ingenious mechanical devices and works on geometry and engineering.
Field of Achievement
Engineers and inventors translated scientific insight into mechanical design, hydraulics, instruments, and practical devices.
Banu Musa brothers is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in engineering, mechanics, and invention.
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