Yahia Lababidi on Nostr: Al Quaraouiyine Library — located in Fez, #Morocco — is the oldest ...
Al Quaraouiyine Library — located in Fez, #Morocco — is the oldest still-operating #library in the #world.
It was founded more than 12 centuries ago, by a #Muslim #woman: in 859 CE by Fatima El-Fihriya.
#libraries developed during #Islam’s Golden Age reflect a commitment to literacy & #knowledge.
The library is home to some of the world's most priceless manuscripts from the 9th century, housing a collection of 4,000 rare #books.
#reading #education #architecture #culture #travel #photo
It was founded more than 12 centuries ago, by a #Muslim #woman: in 859 CE by Fatima El-Fihriya.
#libraries developed during #Islam’s Golden Age reflect a commitment to literacy & #knowledge.
The library is home to some of the world's most priceless manuscripts from the 9th century, housing a collection of 4,000 rare #books.
#reading #education #architecture #culture #travel #photo