Baghdad: The 9th-Century Supercity That Changed the World

Описание: In the 9th century, Baghdad wasn’t just a city — it was the beating heart of a civilization. As the jewel of the Abbasid Caliphate, it stood at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, becoming one of the largest and most advanced cities in the medieval world.

Under the visionary leadership of Caliph Abbas al Margibi, Baghdad transformed into a hub of culture, trade, and learning during the Islamic Golden Age. It housed the legendary House of Wisdom, where scholars like Al-Khwarizmi and Ibn Sina preserved ancient knowledge, invented new sciences, and forever changed mathematics, medicine, and philosophy.

From Silk Road riches to groundbreaking discoveries, this is the untold story of how Baghdad became the city of 1,001 inventions — and why its legacy still shapes our world today.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Baghdad, the 9th-century supercity
1:10 – The Abbasid Caliphate and its vast empire
2:30 – Baghdad’s role in Silk Road trade
4:00 – The House of Wisdom and its scholars
6:15 – Groundbreaking inventions and ideas
8:00 – Baghdad’s cultural legacy

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A split-image design:

Left side: A golden medieval Baghdad skyline with bustling markets, camels, and merchants.

Right side: A scholar at a desk in the House of Wisdom, scrolls and astrolabes glowing under candlelight.
Bold text overlay: "The City That Changed the World" in gold, with a subtle Silk Road map behind it.