Sharofzoda Eraj Umribay

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This article examines the history, structure, operating principle, scientific significance, and cultural role of the clocks created by the inventor. The research revealed that Ismail al-Jazari is one of the world's leading inventors and is considered the father of robotics. In addition to inventing robots and water pumps, he created three other clock mechanisms that are unparalleled in the history of watchmaking. His elephant-shaped clock is an example of a large clock, which made Jazari famous almost throughout the world. Regarding candle clocks, Jazari, in addition to inventing candle clocks, invented a special candle that is still used today. Besides being a clock, his castle clock also determined the constellations and the orbits of the Sun and Moon.

Keywords: clock, elephant clock, mechanics, hydraulics, automation, Islamic civilization, engineering, mechanics, hydraulics, time, sun, moon.