Damascus Steel Swords
Medieval
The legendary blades of Damascus steel, renowned for their distinctive watered pattern, razor sharpness, and flexibility that no European smith could replicate.
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The Tabula Rogeriana
Medieval
Al-Idrisi's 12th-century world map, the most accurate map of the world for the next 300 years, compiled from the accounts of 70 geographers over 15 years.
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