The Codicology and Palaeography of Early Qur'an Manuscripts
14 May 2015, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
The Islamic Manuscript Association, in cooperation with the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation and Cambridge University Library, is pleased to announce a symposium on the codicology and palaeography of early Qur'an manuscripts, which will be held in the Milstein Room at Cambridge University Library on 14 May 2015.
This one-day symposium is intended for codicologists, art historians, palaeographers, conservators, curators, scholars of Qur'anic studies, and any other researchers working with early Qur'an manuscripts, namely those dating from the seventh to the early eleventh centuries CE.
The symposium is limited to 25 participants. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of attending the symposium is £15.00 for Association members and £17.50 for non-members; refreshments and lunch is included. Please note that the members’ rate is only available to members who have paid their membership fees for the 2014-15 membership year.