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Iraq bears the scars of decades of conflict and has seen its antiquities plundered, yet the House of Manuscripts' collection has managed to survive
In an annex of Iraq’s national museum, a conservator pores over a 17th-century manuscript, carrying out delicate restoration work as part of efforts...
BAGHDAD (AFP) – In an annex of Iraq’s national museum, a conservator pores over a 17th-Century manuscript, carrying out delicate restoration work as part of efforts to preserve and digitise 47,000 precious texts. “Some manuscripts date back almost 1,000 years,” said Ahmed al-Alyawi, who heads the House of Manuscripts body. “There are writings in Arabic, […]
Iraq plans to preserve and digitise 47,000 of its ancient manuscripts and books
In an annex of Iraq's national museum, a conservator pores over a 17th-century manuscript, carrying out delicate restoration work as part of efforts to