The publication produced by the experts of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences and international experts contains materials that provide a description of the manuscript collection at the Institute of Oriental Studies, representing more than 26, 000 manuscripts and 39, 000 lithographs.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN TASHKENT

Venue: Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN TASHKENT

The author of the Handbook, international expert on conservation of paper-based documents, Mr. Antonio Mirabile (Italy) introduced the publication to the invited specialists from Tashkent Islamic Institute, National Library of Uzbekistan, Museum of History, Institute of Oriental Studies, media and public.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN TASHKENT

The American Association of Museum Art Directors, American Schools of Oriental Research and the Archaeological Institute of America have issued similar pleas to government leaders to protect Iraq's museums, monuments, cultural centers and archaeological sites.

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Beijing Institute of Technology Professor Hu Xingdou tells Hong Kong's Oriental Daily News that "interest groups" are doing everything possible to cover up corruption and stop authorities "beating tigers" or going after high-ranking officials.

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