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New chapter for world's oldest library

By Agence France-presse in Fez,morocco | China Daily | Updated: 2016-12-02 07:28

Early writings from Arabic-speaking world include priceless treatises on astronomy and medicine

Nestled in a labyrinth of streets in the heart of Morocco's ancient city of Fez, stands the world's oldest working library.

Its sculpted dark wooden door stands almost hidden on the edge of a square where artisans hammer away at copper in a deafening din, delighting passing tourists.

New chapter for world's oldest library

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