King Abdulaziz Foundation Highlights Importance of Script Study

The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) plays a vital role in preserving and interpreting historical identity by studying scripts in historical documents that reflect the cultural expression, circumstances, administrative practices, educational levels, and traditions of the eras in which they were written.
 Darah studies these scripts to understand the characteristics of different historical periods. This research helps identify the issuing authority of a document, determine the writer's educational and social status, and recognize artistic and cultural influences. Examining scripts also plays a key role in accurately determining a document's geographical origin, authenticating its history, and distinguishing between genuine and forged writings.
 Through its "Darah Documents" initiative, the foundation has compiled a collection of diverse documents that highlight the artistic and aesthetic dimension of writing. Each script holds unique significance tied to its issuing authority, and collectively, they provide a faithful mirror of the eras in which they were created. The study of these scripts is a crucial step in understanding and preserving historical identity.