Timeless Treasures: 7 Of The Oldest Libraries That Still Hold Ancient Secrets
Anaika Sohal
May 07, 2025
It was destroyed in the 12th century, it contained thousands of manuscripts on philosophy, medicine, etc.
It dates back to the 8th century and contains some of the oldest known medieval manuscripts of all over the globe.
It was established in 1602 and is considered one of the oldest libraries in the world. It remains a working library and an essential part of Oxford University.
It dates back to the 7th century and it includes the epic of Gilgamesh.
It's a part of a Christian Monastery which has existed since the 6th Century and contains a large amount ( second highest) of codices and manuscripts in the world.
It was founded in 859 AD and it contains Islamic texts, scientific manuscripts and philosophical works.
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