Old computation table on display in Museum of Islamic Art. Doha, Qatar

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The image presents an old computation table, specifically a multiplication table, displayed at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.

**Table Layout**

* The table is divided into two sections.
* The left side features a list of numbers from 1 to 19 in Arabic numerals.
* The right side displays the corresponding multiplication results.
* Each row represents a different number on the left side multiplied by each of the numbers listed above it, resulting in a multiplication table.

**Arabic Script**

* The entire document is written in Arabic script.
* The text is likely in Persian or Urdu since the numbers are not written in the same way as they would be in the Arabic language.
* The text may provide additional information about the purpose of this multiplication table.

**Document Condition**

* The paper appears yellowed and aged, indicating its age.
* The ink is faded but still legible, suggesting that the document has been preserved well over time.

**Conclusion**

The image showcases an old computation table that was once used for mathematical calculations. The presence of Arabic script suggests that it may have originated from a region where Persian or Urdu was spoken. Despite being old and worn, the document remains legible, providing valuable insight into the mathematical practices of the past. – AI vision

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