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File:7th-century Arabic papyrus letter (E17861) - Oriental Institute Chicago.jpg

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English: An early Arabic papyrus letter dating to the 7th century CE (1st century AH), currently preserved at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. The text features early Arabic orthography and script elements from the early Muslim community, including early historical names.
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A 7th-century Arabic papyrus document from the early Islamic era, kept at the Oriental Institute, Chicago (E17861).

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