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1. Arabic

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   Mathematical and Alchemical Influence
   The introduction of Hindu-Arabic numerals to the West, largely mediated through translations conducted in centers like Baghdad and Toledo, revolutionized European mathematics. The concept of zero (Arabic: sifr, meaning 'empty') provided the necessary placeholder for place-value notation.
   A lesser-known contribution is the [alchemical](/entries/alch…

2. Islamic Golden Age

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   Positional Notation and Algebra
   The introduction of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system, which included the concept of zero ($\text{0}$) as a placeholder and a numerical entity itself, revolutionized calculation. Before this, methods involving abacus calculation or Roman numerals severely limited complex computation. The full positional system allowed for the systematic development of what is now known as algebra.
   The term 'algebra' derives from the title of the influential wo…