A Quran manuscript, discovered in the Suleymaniye Library in Turkey, is currently undergoing restoration work. This was announced during Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage Week, held in Tashkent.
This Quran was transcribed on golden sheets in 1318 specifically for the Khan of the Golden Horde, Uzbeg Khan, and is considered one of the main Quran manuscripts preserved after the Mongol era. According to Turkish professor Emek Ushenmez, the manuscript was brought to Istanbul by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmed) as a trophy following the Crimean campaign of 1475.
It was noted that this manuscript holds special significance in Islamic culture and education. It also played a role in preserving religious texts and enhancing literacy among Muslim communities.
Overall, Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage Week has been marked by several remarkable discoveries. Among them are a unique Quran manuscript written by a Timurid princess and a magnificent album linked to the Baburids.