According to Seyyed Ali Tabatabaei, some 174 manuscripts and Qurans, and 57 lithographed and lead-printed books have been restored by specialists.
Additionally, some 1,532 historical documents, 67 old photographs, and 9 rare parchment sheets were restored.
The official also emphasized separation and restoration of some 150 pieces of documents in old covers, including valuable historical records.
Restoration of 194 metal artifacts (coins and vessels), conservation of a Hossein Maki charcoal drawing, restoration of a decorated metal bird, dusting of steel and sugar lion shrine covers, crafting a deluxe embossed leather box were some of the restoration works Tabatabaei highlighted.
Notable restorations included 314 book spines, crafting 140 leather book covers, and six manuscript throw-backs.
Furthermore, the Microfilm Noor Center’s project restored some 708 manuscripts and protected 848 leather covers.
The comprehensive restorative measures and educational initiatives aim to preserve and rejuvenate the cultural heritage safeguarded by Astan Quds Razavi's meticulous restoration management.
Director of Cultural Heritage Restoration at the Libraries, Museums, and Documents Organization of Astan Quds Razavi announced restoration of some 18,877 pages of rare manuscripts and Qurans at Razavi Treasury in the nine months leading to the end of January 2025.
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