"Unearthing Cross-Cultural Treasures: Astrolabes and Scientific Exchange in Italian Museums"
An 11th-century astrolabe found in an Italian museum bears inscriptions in Muslim, Hebrew, and Christian languages, indicating cross-cultural exchange. The artifact, used to chart stars and heavenly bodies, is a rare record of scientific collaboration between Arabs, Jews, and Christians. The astrolabe, originating from Muslim-ruled Spain, features Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, as well as Western numerals, and was likely used in Spain, Morocco, or Egypt. This remarkable find sheds light on religious harmony and the interconnectedness of Islamic, Jewish, and European cultures.