House of Knowledge
Ancient university in Egypt
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The House of Knowledge (Egyptian Arabic: دار العلم, romanized: Dār al-ʿIlm) was a medieval Egyptian university built in Cairo, Egypt in 1004 CE. Originally a library, the House of Knowledge was converted to a state university by the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah in the same year.[1]
Other name
Dar El-IlmActive1004 CE–1517 CE
Location,
Egypt
Other name | Dar El-Ilm |
|---|---|
| Type | Collegiate research university Ancient university |
| Active | 1004 CE–1517 CE |
| Location | , Egypt |
In keeping with the Islamic tradition of knowledge, the Egyptians collected books on a variety of subjects and their libraries attracted the attention of scholars from around the world. Al-Hakim was a great patron of learning and provided paper, pens, ink and inkstands without charge to all those who wished to study at the House of Knowledge.[2]
