Zahravi, who was one of the leading physicians of the world in the medieval period, is considered as the father of surgery in Europe. His greatest contribution to medicine is undoubtedly his book Kitab al-Tasrif, which consists of 30 volumes and was written over 50 years.

In its content, many diseases, treatments and surgical procedures are described, more than 200 Medical instruments are described.

It is even stated that some surgical procedures are used even today.

The 14 dental instruments described by Zahravi in his book Al-tasrif for removing tartar are included in the Turkish-Islamic History of Science in 100 Objects Exhibition.

You are invited to our exhibition to observe these and other objects and to take a journey through our history of science.