Algiers: Participants at the International Forum on Manuscript Heritage, held on Monday in Algiers, highlighted the scientific and historical importance of Algerian manuscripts, describing them as a valuable human legacy representing Algeria and the history of science in the Arab and Muslim worlds. According to Algeria Press Service, the forum, themed "The Routes of Ink in Algeria: Civilization and Heritage," was organized at the Abdelatif-Rahal International Conference Center under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Arab researchers emphasized the historical importance of Algerian manuscripts, which testify to Algeria's deep civilizational and historical roots and its contribution to the production of knowledge and sciences throughout different eras. Researcher Madian Hamed Abdelhadi from Egypt highlighted the cultural richness of Algeria, noting its important human heritage that encompasses Islamic and experimental sciences. He commended the efforts of Algerian inst itutions, including the National Library, for their role in restoring and safeguarding manuscripts as an integral part of the Arab-Islamic identity. He also praised Algeria's role in organizing specialized international forums to preserve these manuscripts. Academic Ali Alaimi from Tunisia discussed the historical and scientific significance of Algerian manuscripts preserved in Tunisia, estimating that more than 1,000 manuscripts cover fields such as astronomy, medicine, and Islamic sciences. He emphasized that these manuscripts reflect the diverse intellectual heritage of Algerian scholars and have been studied at the Zitouna Mosque and Tunisian zawiyas, indicating that Algerian intellectual contributions extended beyond local borders to the entire Maghreb region and the world. Palestinian researcher Ibrahim Bajis Abdelmadjid Al-Maqdisi highlighted the historical importance of scientific manuscripts by Algerian scholars preserved in international libraries and religious centers, particularly in Mecca and A l-Quds. Bajis, who authored the book "History of Algerians in Al-Quds and Palestine," stated that Algerian scholars significantly contributed to the dissemination of knowledge across Arab countries and the world. He called for the cataloguing and documentation of this heritage to facilitate access for academics and researchers. Egyptian researcher Hassan Abid emphasized the importance of the meeting in promoting and safeguarding manuscript heritage. He stressed the need to explore scientific manuscripts in fields like physics, chemistry, and astronomy, considering them treasures of knowledge requiring deeper research and study. The proceedings of the International Forum on Manuscript Heritage will continue on Tuesday with the participation of Algerian and foreign researchers and academics, featuring presentations on modern strategies for conservation and restoration, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in archiving manuscript heritage. The program also includes sessions de dicated to the history of manuscript production and their cataloguing in libraries to ensure their protection from disappearance.