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Lecture | Studium Generale

Leiden University's world-renowned collection of Middle Eastern Manuscripts

Date
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Time
Explanation
Lecture in Dutch
Address
Lipsius
Cleveringaplaats 1
2311 BD Leiden
Room
019 and online

In this introduction we explain which kinds of knowledge lay hidden in manuscripts - it is no longer 'just' about the text it contains. You will also learn how Leiden acquired its valuable collection. In the following weeks, various experts will bring one of Leiden's treasured Middle Eastern manuscripts to life, while explaining what makes it so special and which exciting and important stories can be told through it. The lectures can be followed separately.

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