The link below is to an article reporting on a large number of texts from the Islamic world being placed online in Israel.
For more visit:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jun/08/2500-rare-islamic-texts-go-online-free
Tag Archives: Muslims
Article: Timbuktu Manuscripts Saved from Islamists
The link below is to an article that reports on the latest news from Timbuktu concerning old and rare documents saved from Islamists in Mali.
For more visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/05/People-of-Timbuktu-save-Manuscripts-from-Invaders/
Article: Latest on the Timbuktu Library
Recent news reports indicated that fleeing Islamists set the Timbuktu Library in Mali on fire as they fled the approaching French troops. However, the article linked to below indicates that not all has been lost.
For more visit:
http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2013/01/timbuktus-ancient-manuscripts-may-have-been-saved.phtml
Article: Mali – Islamist Outrages
The link below is to an article reporting on the Timbuktu Library and the Islamist outrages committed there in their occupation of it.
For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/28/timbuktu-library-centuries-african-history
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