The 1001 Inventions Exhibition Opens in Istanbul!

Bringing together Lagari, Hezarfen, Al-Jazari and Mimar Sinan, the International 1001 Inventions Exhibition, which tells the 1,000-year story of science and technology, comes to Istanbul on 18 August.

The "1001 Inventions" exhibition, which interactively presents the contributions of Islamic Civilization to science and technology over a 1,000-year historical period, is opening in Istanbul after London. Organized by the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization and held under the global sponsorship of ALJ Social Responsibility, the exhibition was visited by 400 thousand people while it was open in London.

The "1001 Inventions" Exhibition displays a 1,000-year scientific heritage from the 7th to the 17th century, while offering historical journeys into the past through interactive methods with the help of technology. Brought to Istanbul through the initiatives of Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa, Chair of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Türkiye Coordination Committee and Director of the Bahçeşehir University Center for Civilization Studies, the exhibition will be opened by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday, 18 August 2010, at 13:30. Prof. Dr. Salim T S Al-Hassani, Chair of the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization, will also attend the opening.