RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Public Library has put on display a rare collection of books and manuscripts documenting the history of Andalusia.
The display highlighted the enduring legacy of Arab-Islamic civilisation in Andalusia, which flourished in Europe for more than eight centuries, from the Muslim conquest in 711 AD to the fall of Granada in 1492 AD, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
The library’s Andalusian collection covers a wide range of subjects, including history, literature, poetry, agriculture, art, culture, and biographies.
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The collection comprises 84 titles in Arabic, English, Spanish, French, German, and Latin. Of these, 13 are rare Arabic-language books on Andalusia, while 71 are rare works in foreign languages.
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Since its establishment in 1985, the King Abdulaziz Public Library has been committed to preserving Arab and Islamic heritage through its extensive collections of books, manuscripts, rare materials, historical documents, photographs, and coins.
These holdings provide a valuable source of knowledge for researchers and scholars around the world.
