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The Lost Archive: Traces of a Caliphate in a Cairo Synagogue

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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 impact on our understanding of medieval Islamic governance and society.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication year
2020
ISBN-13
9780691156477
Language
English
Subjects
Middle Eastern HistoryIslamic StudiesMedieval HistoryDocumentary ResearchCultural HeritageArchival StudiesHistorical AnalysisReligious StudiesJewish HistoryManuscript Studies

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