Iraqi Conservators Strive to Preserve Ancient Manuscripts
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 digitize 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…
Asharq Al-Awsat ·
Asharq Al-Awsat
