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Machines of the East

From the internal combustion engine to the artificial heart, the legacy of Al-Jazari, the 12th century Muslim inventor, is everywhere around us. It's no exaggeration to say he laid the technological foundation for modern life as we know it. From cranks to pumps, from water clocks to mechanized robots, Al-Jazira wasn't just years ahead of his time, he was centuries ahead. In this thorough ANCIENT DISCOVERIES examination of Al-Jazari's influence, modern reproductions of his greatest breakthroughs bring his genius to life. See his famous elephant-themed, fully-operational water clock and other stunning technological achievements.

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  • Originally Aired April 24, 2007
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network History
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created July 16, 2013 by
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  • Modified July 16, 2013 by
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