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Exhibition

Manuscripts and illumination

From the 3rd to the 12th century AH

Precious treasures from the manuscript collection, displayed to the public for the first time, including gilded Qur'ans and books on medicine and astronomy with miniatures.

Date
Location
Manuscripts hall
Curator
Mr Mohammed al-Kutubi

The exhibition is accompanied by a scientific catalogue and videos explaining copying and illumination techniques.

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