AL-KHWAREZMI’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EASTERN RENAISSANCE
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Al-Khwarizmi, Eastern Renaissance, Mathematics, Astronomy, Geography, Science, Culture.Abstract
This essay shows Al-Khwarizmi and his importance in the Eastern Renaissance. Al-Khwarizmi made a great contribution to the development of science through his work in the fields of mathematics, astronomy and geography. His works influenced not only Eastern, but also Western science.
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