The Al-Zahiriyah Library is a historic manuscript library located within the Al-Zahiriyah complex in Damascus. It is housed in a medieval madrasa, originally…
The Al-Zahiriyah Library is a historic manuscript library located within the Al-Zahiriyah complex in Damascus. It is housed in a medieval madrasa, originally constructed to contain the grave of the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars. The library safeguards a significant collection of Arabic and Islamic manuscripts, reflecting its enduring role in preserving scholarly works.