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Ragab Kamal in Gotha
As part of the Ta’ziz Science Cooperation Project (2023–2025), Ragab Kamal Abouhalima, PhD student at Philipps-University Marburg, took part in a scholarly visit to the Research Library in Gotha. The visit focused on Islamic manuscripts of Egyptian origin that were transferred to Germany in the eighteenth century, with particular attention to texts related to the Hajj and the Hijaz. Combining material analysis, textual study, and digital perspectives, the workshop offered valuable insights into the circulation of Egyptian knowledge and material heritage and its lasting impact in German collections.
From Marburg to Gotha
As part of the visit from the University of Marburg to the city of Gotha, we had the unique opportunity to explore one of the most important manuscript libraries in Europe for Arabic and Islamic Studies. The Gotha Research Library, with its exceptional collection, especially those acquired by Orientalist Ulrich Jasper Seetzen in the early 19th century, remains a central hub for scholars worldwide. This visit offered valuable insights into the preservation and study of Arabic heritage in Germany.