Scientific Center of Djundishapūr; Its Role in Cultural Evolution of Muslims

Subject Areas : The Journal of Islamic History and Civilisation

یونس فرهمند ¹ (ندارد)

Received: 2005-06-07 Accepted : 2005-08-04 Published : 2005-08-23

Keywords: djundishapūr, medicine, Herbal pharmacology, medical centers, A’l Bakhtīshu,

Abstract :

A lot has been told already about the scientific center ofdjundishapūr which was founded in 3rd century AD by Shapur I, andevolved into a medical center and college by the 5th century due to theefforts of Khosrow I (Anūshīravān). Current work, is organized infour sections; Introduction, Founding Fathers, Time of Foundation,and Product and Output of djundishapūr before Islam and DuringIslamic Era and Its Effect on the Cultural Movements of the Muslims.It is aimed to compare and analyze different views expressed up tonow and present a more realistic view about its role, especially oncultural development of the Islamic world