The "Arabic Papyrology School" 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!
| INTRODUCTION |
See what APS offers you! |
| PROGRAM | Start immediately with papyrus no 1! Meet Qurra ibn Sharîk, the Umayyad governor of Egypt, who demands taxes! |
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