Monument to Ulugh Beg
Add to calendar »Dienas mediji
Medieval scientist Ulugh Beg is listed among founders of modern astronomy. His main achievement is a star catalogue. In 2004 a monument to Ulugh Beg was set up at Kronvalda Park as a gift from Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Ulugh Beg became notable for his significant contribution to the development of modern astronomy. His astronomical maps were widely used by European seamen. According to legend, he was a grandson of Timur, the conqueror of Western, South and Central Asia and destroyer of Golden Horde.
The academic-style bronze monument was created in Uzbekhistan.
Summary
| Address: |
Loading Google Maps..
Tagi:
Email »
Print »
Report »Agenda:
-
no events has been found
