# The Blue Quran (Raqqada folios)

Kairouan, Tunisia

One of Islamic art's most famous manuscripts, the Blue Quran is written in gold Kufic on parchment dyed deep indigo. Dated to the 9th or 10th century, its largest surviving group, 67 folios, rests in Raqqada's museum near Kairouan.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for The Blue Quran (Raqqada folios), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.59624, 10.0569

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