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Beirut Arab University's library... Home to 200 manuscripts, rare books

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An old document written in French displayed in the library
An old document written in French displayed in the library

(Photo-feature by Ayoub Khaddaj)

BEIRUT, Jan 27 (KUNA) -- The Beirut Arab University's (BAU) library is home to some 200 manuscripts and rare books.
The collection, which covers the history of various civilizations in the region, has documents gathered between the eighth and 19th centuries. Currently, there is a digital version of the collection to encourage scientific research and knowledge-seeking. (end) ayb.gta

  • Manuscripts written in different languages showcased in the library
  • A Persian manuscript describes the origins of the Arabic grammar
  • A manuscript describes the phoenician Aramic Semitic Hebrew inscriptions
  • A poem by the Persian Jalaluddin Al-Roumi
  • More than 200 manuscripts showcased in Beirut Arab University's library
  • Old rare books written in French