WEB DESK: Uzbekistan situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, is not just a cradle of ancient civilizations but a beacon of scientific innovation whose contributions reverberate across modern disciplines.
The region, enriched by the intellectual brilliance of historic scholars, has gifted humanity with great advancements in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. These trailblazers from Uzbekistan’s rich heritage laid the foundation for much of today’s scientific knowledge.
Muhammad Musa al-Khwarazmi, born in Khiva (modern Uzbekistan), is a towering figure in the history of mathematics. Known as the ‘Father of Algebra’, his seminal work, Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing), introduced the principles of algebra. The term ‘algorithm’ derives from his name, underscoring his lasting influence on computer science and technology. His astronomical tables also played a vital role in shaping the Islamic Golden Age’s scientific achievements.
Abu al-Abbas al-Farghani, or Alfraganus, hailed from Fergana and was a pivotal figure in astronomy. His work, The Book of Celestial Movements, provided a systematic explanation of Ptolemaic astronomy and corrected numerous earlier errors. His precise calculations of the Earth’s circumference were widely used by European and Islamic scholars, influencing navigation and exploration for centuries
