Introduction Arab and Islamic Contributions to European Civilization TB and its Treatment in Medieval Islam Al-Tibb al-Nabawi - The Prophet's Medicine Early Arabic Cuisine - The Evidence from Medieval Arabic Medical Texts Science and Technology in Islamic Building Construction Wind and Watermills in Iran and Afghanistan Pigeon Towers and Ice-houses on the Iranian Plateau Sustainable Buildings - Middle Eastern Traditional Systems for the Future From the Rash d ya to the Ordos - In Search of Early Mongol Tents Material Culture of Pastoral Nomad - Reflections Based on Arab and Afghan Materials Looms, Carpets and Kelims The Survival of the Bazaar Economy in Iran and Contemporary Middle East The Political Significance of the Bazaar in Iran Impact of Wealth on Traditional Technologies in Rural Oman

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