ORIENTAL MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS: CURRENT STATE, PRESERVATION PRACTICES, AND SOURCE SIGNIFICANCE
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This article analyzes the current state of Oriental manuscript collections, the methods of their preservation and restoration, as well as their significance as scholarly and historical sources. Manuscripts are not only invaluable examples of the spiritual heritage of the past, but also serve as essential sources for history, literature, linguistics, philosophy, and religious studies. The article highlights approaches to preserving manuscripts through modern technologies, their digitization, and the application of international practices. Furthermore, the role of Uzbekistan’s Oriental manuscript collections in the global academic community and the enhancement of their source value are also examined.
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