Geographical & Temporal Visualization

Explore the diffusion of ink and pigment recipes across time and space.

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Timeline Filter

Drag the handles to select a historical range. Click on a marker or cluster on the map to list the corresponding recipes.

Historical Period1st – 19th Century

1st Century10th C.19th Century

Range Stats

Filtered Recipes:2515 recipes

Centuries Covered:19 (range)

Animated Diffusion

An animated timeline showing the spread of recipes and materials across centuries is under development. This feature will illustrate the flow of knowledge and trade throughout the Islamic world.