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Bayt al-Hikma (Arabic: بيت الحكمة) was an institution established in Baghdad during the Abbasid period, serving in Islamic cultural history as an academy of sciences, a translation center, and a library. It was institutionalized in the 9th century CE under Caliph al-Ma’mun, assuming a central role in translating scientific works into Arabic and transmitting diverse cultural heritages. Historical Background With the Islamic conquests, Muslims came into contact with ancient centers of civilization