Dedicated to publish distinctive research papers and articles the fields of writings and scripts, the Abgadiyat journal is not restricted to specific geographical locations, historical eras, or sets of writings, calligraphies, and inscriptions. However, the editors of journal aspire to select a variety of outstanding scientific research papers that are peer-reviewed by prominent scientists and specialists in numerous of fields. The first issue, thus, overflows with abundant research papers presenting the following topics: ancient Arabic scripts and writings, such as the South Arabian alphabet; the economic aspects of the demotic papyri; the hieroglyphic inscriptions; and the Ancient Egyptian language in the Ptolemaic period.
In light of the BA role to become a place of dialogue, learning and understanding between cultures and peoples, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has sought—through issuing The Abgadiyat journal—to create an arena for diverse perspectives in the controversial field of writing and scripts, which is regarded as the foundation of all cultures and civilizations.
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(The Arabic Papers have a separate pagination from the English ones).