Archaeology of the Holy Land
Manuscripts are hand-written documents that served as primary sources of information before the invention of the printing press. They were crucial in preserving knowledge, culture, and religious texts, especially within monastic communities that dedicated themselves to copying and producing these works. The material culture surrounding manuscripts includes not only the texts themselves but also the tools, inks, and parchment used in their creation.
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