Leiden University
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is one of the oldest universities in Europe and has a long tradition in Islamic studies. The university library hosts one of the most comprehensive collections of Arabic, Ottoman and Persian manuscripts in the world. The collection includes copies of the Quran, hadith and fiqh works, historical chronicles, literary texts and scientific manuscripts. Leiden has also opened this rich heritage to the international academic world through cataloging and digitization projects. It is one of the most important centers in Europe for researchers studying Ottoman and Islamic history.
Works Count
1,581
Pages Count
68,588
Country
Netherlands