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Rare Jewish manuscript inspires visitors to Riyadh book fair

A rare centuries-old Jewish Torah manuscript has become a major drawcard after going on display for the first time at the Riyadh International Book Fair. The book fair is being held at King Saud University under the slogan “An Inspiring…
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Library restores Palestinian history one manuscript at a time

A library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse into Palestinian history with its treasure trove of manuscripts dating back hundreds of years before the creation of Israel. At the Khalidi Library in the walled Old City,…
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Makkah’s Grand Mosque library showcases rare manuscripts

The libraries and cultural affairs department of the General Presidency for the Two Holy Mosques is showcasing seven rare manuscripts in the women’s section of the Grand Mosque’s library in Makkah. The rare manuscripts on display in the…
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Chinguetti Manuscripts.. A Precious Treasure Carefully Preserved

Mauritanian Saif al-Islam al-Ahmad Mahmoud carefully turns the pages of an old book in front of shelves full of boxes stacked neatly, wondering, "What would the world look like without poetry?" Al-Ahmad is in charge of preserving 700…
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