“First Renaissance Capsules”: The legacy of Islamic Civilization presented through modern technologies

🔴 History presented in an engaging format for youth

🔴 Four capsules highlight the core values of Islam

🔴 Ibn Sina’s surgical instruments will be featured in the exhibition

At the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the exhibition dedicated to the “First Renaissance” period is being enriched both in content and technology through a series of scientific discussions.

The exhibition is being developed as an educational space that thoroughly explores the spread of Islam in Central Asia and its legacy in the fields of science, literature, and medicine. It extensively incorporates modern technologies, including immersive shows, interactive displays, multimedia tools, and AI-generated visual content.

During the latest scholarly discussion, ideas were exchanged on the exhibition’s content and style, with special emphasis on presenting the legacy of great scholars in a format that resonates with young audiences. It was noted that seven thematic capsules are being prepared for this section, covering topics such as the pillars of Islam, the spread of the religion across Central Asia and the world, and the lives and works of prominent scholars.

This project is being implemented in collaboration with France’s Avesto and Italy’s Magister Art design companies. Recently, Mr. Sali Shahsavari, Director of the Al-Furqan Islamic heritage foundation in London, was engaged as an international expert for the project. He shared his proposals regarding the capsule concepts and exchanged views with members of the working group.

— “The first four capsules to be included in the ‘First Renaissance’ section of the exhibition will feature the core values of Islam, its map of expansion, and historical artifacts. The remaining three capsules will showcase original and facsimile works of great scholars, along with display cases enhanced by multimedia tools,” said Sali Shahsavari.

The new concept includes plans to present the lives of scholars such as Ibn Sina and Abu Rayhan al-Biruni through interactive screens powered by artificial intelligence. Additionally, visitors will be able to virtually “leaf through” ancient manuscripts.

As one of the key elements of the exhibition, efforts are underway to bring to Uzbekistan and display the complete copy of Ibn Sina’s renowned Kitab al-Shifa, currently preserved at the Oxford library. Moreover, the scholar’s surgical instruments are being reconstructed and are expected to be featured in the exhibition.

Through this exhibition, the national renaissance period is expected to be rediscovered and transformed into a spiritual and intellectual source of knowledge for the modern generation. Scientific discussions are ongoing.