Al-Jazari was a Turkish engineer, mathematician and scientist born in Diyarbakir in the 12th century. This genius, whose real name was Ismail al-Jazari, innovated in many fields such as automatic machines, water clocks, mechanical robots, and made great contributions to the Islamic Golden Age of Science. With designs and insights far ahead of his time, al-Jazari's works laid the foundations of modern engineering and robotics. Undoubtedly, with his principles and ideas in the technological field, he was a pioneer not only for his time but also for future generations.

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Al-Jazari was born in Cizre in 1136. After receiving his first education here, he traveled at a young age to continue his scientific studies. He studied at Harran University, one of the science centers of the period.

TECHNICAL MASTERPIECES
Al-Jazari's best known work is "Al-Kitabü'l-Cami Beyne'l-İlm ve'l-Amel en-Nafi fî Sı'nati'l-Hiyel" (The Book of Extensive Knowledge on Useful Machines). In this book, the design and construction of over 50 mechanical devices are described. He detailed many inventions such as water pumps, water clocks, automatic doors and even musical robots.

A LEGACY IN ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS
Al-Jazari was a true master of automation. A human figure he designed could perform certain movements in a certain period of time. This is considered one of the first steps in artificial intelligence and robotics in his time.

EFFECTS STRETCHING TO INFINITY
Al-Jazari's work is as relevant today as it was in the Middle Ages. Many principles that are considered fundamental in modern engineering and robotics were inspired by his work. His contributions to these fields have an extremely important place not only in Türkiye but also in world history.