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Hegira 870 Collection

"Hegira 870: Unveiling the Ancient Medical Practices" Step back in time to the year 870 and explore the intriguing world of ancient medical practices

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum)
CHT245024 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of
CHT176053 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.95 Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity of the aspiration of peritoneal fluid with a canula on a patient suffering from dropsy

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231168 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231163 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231162 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231167 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231161 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231164 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 53 Draining accumulated fluid from a childs head, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 53 Draining accumulated fluid from a childs head, 1466 (vellum)
CHT176052 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.53 Draining accumulated fluid from a childs head, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231165 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231160 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHegira 870 Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum)
CHT245025 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris


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"Hegira 870: Unveiling the Ancient Medical Practices" Step back in time to the year 870 and explore the intriguing world of ancient medical practices. Through the remarkable vellum manuscripts, such as Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 96v, we witness a meticulous inspection of the male urethra, shedding light on how early physicians approached urological conditions. Delving further into this captivating era, Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v reveals an astonishing procedure - cauterization of leprosy lesions. This delicate technique aimed to alleviate suffering and restore health to those afflicted by this devastating disease. Intriguingly, Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 95 showcases a surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity for aspiration purposes. This daring procedure demonstrates their determination to find innovative solutions even in challenging cases. Turning our attention towards dental care, Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v illustrates a cauterization method employed for toothache relief during Hegira 870 – highlighting their resourcefulness when faced with oral discomfort. The manuscripts also unveil various operations performed during that period; one such example is depicted in Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 35 where cauterization was utilized as part of an operation technique. Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v takes us into another realm entirely - an operation for castration conducted within this historical context which provides insights into gender-related treatments practiced at that time. Furthermore, these manuscripts offer glimpses into dermatological interventions like treating boils and warts (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 125), migraines (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20), scrofula (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol29. v), and even excising ranula from under tongues (Ms Sup turk. fol76. v). Amongst these fascinating accounts lies a unique depiction found in Ms. Sup. Turk 693 fol.