This display provides a snapshot of Arab-Armenian historical, political, cultural and economic relations over centuries.

It presents reproductions of pages from Qur’anic manuscripts, as well as other Islamic manuscripts, in addition to replicas of coins from different periods in the history of the Islamic Caliphate.

Arabs and Armenians have been closely interacting since ancient times. As the river heads of the Euphrates and Tigris were in the Armenian highlands, Armenians traded with the Near East for centuries.

In the 7th century CE, among other countries, Armenia was under the subordination of the Islamic Caliphate. The copies of the preserved, ancient Arabic manuscripts and coins are rare; they represent exclusive treasure of the utmost cultural and historical value for not only Armenian historians but also for Arab countries and a heritage for the whole world.

Date: 14 to 21 June 2022

Time: During the Library’s opening hours

Language: Arabic and English 

Target Audience: Public 

If you are 18 years old or above, you must show a green Ehteraz with a gold frame to attend an event at the library. Alternatively, the Ehteraz app can show that you have recovered from COVID, or you can present a valid rapid antigen test (done within 48 hours) from a private clinic.

If you are 12 -17 years old, you need to have a green Ehteraz with a gold frame, or Ehteraz can show you have recovered from COVID. Alternatively, you may present a rapid antigen home test form (similar to the form submitted weekly at school).

This is an open event; RSVP is not required