The goal of the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh is to share, preserve, and document Arab and Islamic history. Its vast collection of antiquarian books, manuscripts, and antiquities provides priceless insights into Islamic and Arab culture.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the library is a top resource for researchers, academics, and students worldwide, with over 3 million books and an expanding digital repository.
The library has placed a high priority on digitalization for accessibility and preservation ever since it opened in 1987. It has organized international heritage seminars and published much on the history of the Kingdom and the larger Arab and Islamic world.
The library has created an online portal, the Arabic Union Catalog, to facilitate study and cultural exploration. More than 8,000 manuscripts, 32,000 rare books, and 700 antiquated maps—including Latin translations of maps of the Arabian Peninsula from 1482—are kept at the library.
Moreover, 7,600 rare coins and a sizable photo collection featuring pieces by well-known photographers are among its possessions.
Over 350 rare copies of the Holy Qur’an are preserved by the library as part of its dedication to Islamic heritage. A major component of its outreach initiatives is the exhibitions that feature these treasures.
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