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The Arabic Papyrology School: an Interactive Introduction to the Reading of Arabic Documents

The Arabic Papyrology School (www.naher-osten.lmu.de/aps) offers you an easy, step-by-step introduction to methods that enable you to read and understand original Arabic documents, which give an insight into everyday life.

  • If you are a student of Arabic or a beginner in Oriental studies you will acquire the skills of recognizing specific scripts, formulas and vocabulary.
  • If you are a graduate in history, Arabic or Oriental studies you will enlarge your knowledge of palaeography, phraseology and vocabulary.
  • If you are just curious to know what the APS is about, please feel welcome as well!