The city known as the cultural center of the Islamic Golden Age was Baghdad. Founded in the 8th century, Baghdad became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a hub for scholars, philosophers, and traders. Its establishment of the House of Wisdom fostered extensive advancements in various fields, including mathematics, medicine, and astronomy. The city's diverse intellectual community facilitated the exchange of ideas and knowledge, leading to significant cultural achievements that influenced both the Islamic world and Europe. Baghdad’s prominence in this era is celebrated as a pinnacle of human achievement.