Spain, Cordova, Cordoba, Bust of Mohamed Al Gafequi oculist 12 th c

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Bust of Mohamed Al Gafequi oculist of the 12 th c. during the Caliphate, he was the first known to have successfully operated for cataracts. It is located in Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, opposite the Convento de San Pedro.

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Size: 3347px × 5020px
Location: Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, opposite Convento de San Pedro, Cordoba (Cordova)
Photo credit: © Stillman Rogers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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