In 1197 AD, during the Seljuk period in Isfahan, Iran, astrolabe maker Muhammad ibn Hamid al-Asturlabi crafted a remarkable four-dial combination lock for a brass box. This device, using eight Arabic letter positions, offered over 4.2 billion combinations, demonstrating exceptional medieval ingenuity.
The lock integrated sophisticated engineering with elegant inlaid designs, inscribed with its creator’s name and date. Preserved in museums like the MFA Boston, it exemplifies Islamic Golden Age advancements, paralleling contemporary inventions by al-Jazari and influencing future mechanical locks.
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In 1197 AD, during the Seljuk period in Isfahan, Iran, astrolabe maker Muhammad ibn Hamid al-Asturlabi crafted a remarkable four-dial combination lock for a brass box. This device, using eight Arabic letter positions, offered over 4.2 billion combinations, demonstrating exceptional medieval ingenuity.
The lock integrated sophisticated engineering with elegant inlaid designs, inscribed with its creator’s name and date. Preserved in museums like the MFA Boston, it exemplifies Islamic Golden Age advancements, paralleling contemporary inventions by al-Jazari and influencing future mechanical locks.
Credits: historyinmemes - IG
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