The Project

Launched in 2017, Bibliothèques d'Orient (Libraries of the Middle East) brings together specialised collections on the history, societies and cultures of the Middle East – from Egypt to Iraq and Turkey—, as well as on the interactions between France and this area. The timeframe covered ranges from the Antiquitity until the mid-20^th century. All documents are free of intellectual property rights.

Tasked with examining, validating and assessing the scientific content of the website, board members are appointed and meetings convened and chaired by Laurence Engel, BnF Chair. Members comprise of BnF curators, representatives of partner institutions, and scholars recognised in their fields.

Alongside the BnF, sixteen institutions contribute contend from their collections. 

Direct access: A-B  C-D  F-G  H-L  M-P  R-T  V-Y