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Ninth century library goes digital to reach wider audience

A ninth century library in Morocco, widely believed to be the oldest in the world, is going digital to make its ancient treasures available to a wider audience.

REUTERS

6 Years ago

Arts & Culture library manuscripts some world large

China adds ancient manuscripts to state protection catalogue

The Chinese government has added 899 valuable ancient manuscripts to the catalog under state protection.

Xinhua News Agency

7 Years ago

Arts & Culture ancient manuscripts said valuable rare

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