A Rare Quran Manuscript Copied by a Timurid Prince is Returning to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Scientific research is being conducted on a rare Quran manuscript copied by Ibrahim Sultan, who made a significant contribution to the development of science and art during the Timurid era. The Islamic Civilization Center has announced measures being taken to return this historical heritage to Uzbekistan.

A Rare Quran Manuscript Copied by a Timurid Prince is Returning to Uzbekistan
According to sources, one copy of the manuscript, written in the suls script in 1423, is currently preserved in the Astane Quds Razavi Library in Iran. Another copy was kept in the famous "Quran Gate" in Shiraz until 1937 before being transferred to the Pars Museum. This two-volume manuscript is distinguished by its exquisite calligraphy and decorations with gold and gilded elements. Additionally, there is information suggesting that another copy, also copied by Ibrahim Sultan, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Quran manuscripts are considered outstanding examples of calligraphic art, each possessing unique historical and cultural value. Currently, work is underway to create a facsimile edition of this manuscript. In the future, it is planned to be exhibited at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan.

Furthermore, scientific research on the manuscript is being carried out by Dr. Aftondil Erkinov, a Doctor of Philology. Scholars continue to study the historical significance of this unique heritage while also working to reintegrate it into Uzbekistan's academic sphere.

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