Al-Assad National Library

library, Damascus, Syria

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The Al-Assad National Library is a significant cultural institution in Damascus, Syria. Inaugurated in 1984, it holds a valuable collection of manuscripts and rare books, including those from the venerable al-Zahiriyyah public library. It is one of Syria's most important libraries, alongside the library associated with the University of Damascus and al-Zahiriyyah itself. The library is part of the broader cultural landscape of Damascus, which serves as Syria's cultural and political center, featuring numerous historic sites and institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting Arab heritage and language.12

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Al-Assad National Library was inaugurated in 1984. Among other important materials, it contains the precious collection of manuscripts and rare books of Damascus’s venerable public library, al-Ẓāhiriyyah. The library associated with the University of Damascus is also significant.
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Al-Assad National Library was inaugurated in 1984. Among other important materials, it contains the precious collection of manuscripts and rare books of Damascus’s venerable public library, al-Ẓāhiriyyah. The library associated with the University of Damascus is also significant.
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