al-Qazwīnī
القزويني
Zakariya Qazwini was an astronomer, geographer, and polymath who made significant contributions to the Islamic Golden Age's intellectual landscape. He is best known for his encyclopedic works that have fascinated scholars and lay readers alike. His 'Aja'ib al-makhluqat wa-ghara'ib al-mawjudat' (The Wonders of Creation) is a comprehensive cosmography that blends natural history with mythology, offering insights into medieval understandings of the world. Additionally, his 'Athar al-bilad wa-akhbar...
Zakariya Qazwini was an astronomer, geographer, and polymath who made significant contributions to the Islamic Golden Age's intellectual landscape. He is best known for his encyclopedic works that hav...