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Mexico asks pope for loan of ancient books held in Vatican library
The Mexican government has formally asked Pope Francis for the temporary return of several ancient indigenous manuscripts held in the Vatican library.
Sun Oct 11 2020
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Dylan, Clapton manuscripts to go on auction
Original manuscripts of classic songs by Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton will go on auction as part of a collection of rock memorabilia.
Tue Dec 06 2016
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Manuskrip Al-Qur'an tertua di dunia ditemui
Manuskrip Al-Quran tertua, dipercayai berusia 1,370 tahun, ditemui di Universiti Birmingham, England.
Thu Jul 23 2015
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'Oldest' Al-Qur'an manuscript in the world found in Birmingham University
Marie Sviergula, conservator of the University of Birmingham holds a Koran mauscript in Birmingham England on July 22, 2015. A Koran manuscr
Thu Jul 23 2015
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Experts seek way home for Timbuktu manuscripts
The Timbuktu manuscripts, a cultural treasure of sub-Saharan Islam, were brought into Mali.
Thu Feb 26 2015
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Pope urges protection for fleeing Iraqi Christians
Jihadists who took over large areas of northern Iraq have forced 100,000 Christians to flee and occupied churches, removing crosses and destroying manuscripts.
Thu Aug 07 2014