The Lost Archive: Traces of a Caliphate in a Cairo Synagogue
Marina Rustow • Princeton University Press • ISBN 9780691156477
The Lost Archive: Traces of a Caliphate in a Cairo Synagogue
Marina Rustow • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9780691156477
ISBN-10 Not provided • 2020 • 1st Edition
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The Lost Archive by Marina Rustow explores the discovery and significance of a cache of medieval Arabic documents found in a Cairo synagogue. These documents provide insights into the administration and culture of the Fatimid Caliphate, offering a unique glimpse into a pivotal period in Islamic history. Rustow meticulously reconstructs the historical context and the journey of these documents, shedding light on their
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