Forbidden Knowledge ; Machines of the Ancient Orient

This documentary examines the inventions of Muslim engineer Al-Jazari, who lived in what is now modern Iraq and Turkey during the 13th century...

This documentary examines the inventions of Muslim engineer Al-Jazari, who lived in what is now modern Iraq and Turkey during the 13th century. His designs include automated water-lifting mechanisms, water-based clocks, and a variety of geared mechanisms.