# The marginalia found in millions of Arabic manuscripts could reshape our understanding of Islamic history

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- Published: 2026-11-03T22:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-marginalia-millions-arabic-manuscripts-reshape.html
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For a comprehensive understanding of the content of millions of Arabic manuscripts held in libraries around the world, it is crucial for scholars to first examine what their marginalia reveal, according to a new study published in the Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization.

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