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12 October, 2026
Article on a Museum Staff Member’s Book Published in Cairo

An article about Islamic Culture in Azerbaijan (7th–13th Centuries), a book by Nargiz Aliyeva, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Presentation of the History of Azerbaijan at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, has been published in the quarterly journal Arab Manuscripts News, issued in Cairo. The book was published in Arabic by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Publishing House.

The article highlights the scholarly significance of the book, which introduces Arabic-speaking readers to Azerbaijan’s role in the historical and cultural development of the Islamic world. Particular attention is given to the book’s contribution to a deeper understanding of the centuries-old historical and cultural ties between Azerbaijan and the Arab world, the promotion of their shared heritage, and the strengthening of scholarly and cultural dialogue between peoples.

The Arabic translation was completed by Shikhali Aliyev, PhD in Philology.

Arab Manuscripts News is the official publication of the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, based in Cairo. The journal features research on manuscript heritage, reports on the Institute’s scholarly activities, and initiatives aimed at studying and preserving cultural heritage in Arab countries and internationally. Its principal aim is to facilitate the exchange of scholarly information among academics, researchers, universities, and research institutions engaged in the study of Arabic-language manuscripts.