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Turkish Ambassador Donates Rare Historical Books to Great Cairo Library
H-Tayea Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen visited the Great Cairo Library, also known as Princess Samiha's Palace, where he toured its halls and learned about its vast collection and cultural activities. He was received by the library's director, Yahya Riyad Youssef, who explained that the institution houses around 120,000 books in Arabic, English, and French. During his visit, Ambassador Şen presented the library with a selection of significant works, accompanied by a personal message. These included: Three Centuries: The History of a Family in Turkey and Egypt by Amina Fouad Tugay, niece of King Fouad, recently published in Egypt with the Ambassador's support. Islamic Monuments in the Ottoman Era, published in Istanbul by IRCICA under the patronage of Prof. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu. From the Banks of the Nile to the Bosphorus, a bilingual Turkish-English work on the life and cultural heritage of the Muhammad Ali dynasty between Istanbul and Cairo. Remembering Ottoman Egypt: Ottoman Consciousness in Egypt, an English-language doctoral thesis analyzing the Ottoman legacy in Egypt. Turkish Cuisine with Centuries-Old Recipes, exploring Turkey's rich culinary traditions. The Ottoman State: History and Civilization, another IRCICA publication. The Turks in Egypt and Their Cultural Heritage by Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, a key contribution to the understanding of shared Turkish-Egyptian history and figures. Among People by Mehmet Arif Pasha, published in Ottoman Turkish, chronicling the lives of Muhammad Ali Pasha and Ibrahim Pasha. History of Egypt in the Ottoman Era, published by IRCICA. In total, sixteen books were donated, covering a wide spectrum of history, culture, and heritage. Director Yahya Riyad Youssef expressed deep gratitude for the Ambassador's generous contribution and guided him through various sections of the historic palace, which is carefully preserved as both a heritage landmark and a cultural hub. He highlighted the library's diverse monthly events and extended an invitation for the Ambassador to participate in future activities. Ambassador Şen welcomed the invitation and affirmed his readiness to support and engage in the library's cultural initiatives, further strengthening the long-standing cultural ties between Egypt and Turkey. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
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12-02-2025
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Seminar on preserving Ottoman manuscripts marks Egypt-Turkey diplomatic relations centenary - City Lights - Life & Style
Turkish Ambassador to Egypt Salih Mutlu Şen held a seminar on the importance of working closely with Egyptian authorities to preserve Ottoman Turkish manuscripts in Egypt, marking this year's centenary celebrations of establishing diplomatic relations between both countries. Ambassador Mutlu Şen hosted the seminar, which Turkish and Egyptian participants attended at his residence in Giza. During the seminar, Director General of the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) Professor Mahmud Erol Kılıç lectured on the Arabic version of the book The Lessons of Mankind in the Thirteenth Century. The book was written by Mohamed Arif Pasha, the clerk of Mohamed Ali Pasha and the governor of Tekirdağ in the Ottoman Empire, and its original copy is preserved at Istanbul University, Professor Kılıç said. He added that this year, the Arabic translation of the book participated in the 56th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair. Kılıç also elaborated on the Ottoman Turkish manuscripts, describing them as an important sign of the nation's memory. He revealed that this work provides direct information about Kavalali Mohamed Ali Pasha and Mohamed Arif Pasha's efforts to spread the Turkish language and culture in Egypt. Furthermore, Professor Kılıç explained that the embassy is working closely with the Egyptian authorities to digitize and preserve the Ottoman Turkish manuscripts. He also pointed out that the Süleymaniye Library in Istanbul, which contains the largest manuscripts in the Islamic world, is considered a counterpart to the Egyptian National Library. "Turkey and Egypt are among the most famous countries for adopting and preserving manuscripts. They have the richest collections of Arabic manuscripts in the Islamic world," he emphasized. "This is due to the central location of the two countries in Islamic history and civilization, as they hosted many dynasties, families, and civilizations throughout history, in addition to being the capitals of many countries in their time," Kılıç continued. Kılıç said the world today has more than 1,500,000 Islamic manuscripts distributed among 2,500 collections in over 100 countries and 1,300 cities. "One of the publications of the IRCICA Centre is called the Arab countries in the Ottoman documents and because of this, for example, every street and alley in Palestine was recorded," Kılıç noted when asked about the possibility of translating the manuscripts in the Ottoman archives into Arabic. Turkish ambassador Salih Mutlu Şen grants a copy of the book to Prince Abbass Helmy who was attending the seminar "While the Zionist entity claimed that there is no document proving the Arabs' ownership of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the Palestinians have asked us for this document and we have sent it to them," he affirmed. Ambassador Mutlu Şen expressed his happiness at organizing such a rich seminar and introducing Professor Kılıç. He added that The Lessons of Mankind in the Thirteenth Century is the original source for a truthful understanding of the joint Egyptian-Turkish history. "The original copy of this work was brought to Cairo during the reign of King Fouad and was preserved, copied and translated into Arabic, but then forgotten and lost," he said, thanking Professor Mohamed Sarhan, who translated the book into Arabic. "I am certain that this work will receive great attention from the young generations," Mutlu Şen said. The Turkish ambassador also stressed that this Giza symposium began the celebrations of the centenary of establishing diplomatic relations between Turkey and Egypt. Short link:
