Quranic Manuscript Fragment in Kufic Script from Qatar National Library

A high-resolution digital master copy of manuscript HC.MS.03189 from the QNL Heritage Collection. The dataset is a 177.9 MB ZIP file containing a Quranic fragment written in Kufic script, published by Qatar National Library under a CC0-1.0 license. The record was last updated on 2026-06-01.

Use Cases

• Train optical character recognition models for historical Arabic scripts based on the high-resolution manuscript image.
• Analyze calligraphic styles and letterforms in early Quranic manuscripts based on the Kufic script sample.
• Benchmark image processing and digital preservation techniques for cultural heritage artifacts based on the provided high-resolution master copy.

Strengths

• High-resolution digital master copy suitable for detailed analysis.
• Published under a permissive CC0-1.0 license for unrestricted use.
• Directly sourced from the Qatar National Library Heritage Collection, a reputable institution.

Limitations

• The dataset contains a single manuscript fragment, limiting statistical analysis.
• Row count and column-level metadata are unknown, complicating automated processing.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Qatar National Library Heritage Collection (manuscript HC.MS.03189).

Collection Method

Digitization of a physical manuscript.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-01 10:57:31; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Likely associated with the Qatar National Library's collections.