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2024/09/30
Qatar National Library Lecture and Workshop - The Astrolabe
Qatar National Library
4:30 - 6:30 PM
As part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, a public lecture and workshop at Qatar National Library will introduce participants to the history, anatomy, and use of the astrolabe – the most important popular scientific tool for almost a millennium.
The event will highlight famous Moroccan astrolabe makers like Abu Bakr ibn Yusuf and Ibn Battuta and showcase examples of their surviving instruments.
Qatar-Morocco 2024
Discover Qatar-Morocco
The Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture celebrates the profound ties shared by our two nations. This exciting year-long initiative brings together our communities to learn about the cultural heritage of both countries and forge life-long connections.
