Ancient finds

Senior Conservator of the British Library David Jacobs displays the library's 8th century Ma'il Qu'ran, one of the earliest in existence, during a media event at the British Museum in London January 13, 2012. The manuscript will go on public display as part of the exhibition "Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam" which opens on January 26.

Senior Conservator of the British Library David Jacobs displays the library's 8th century Ma'il Qu'ran, one of the earliest in existence, during a media event at the British Museum in London January 13, 2012. The manuscript will go on public display as part of the exhibition "Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam" which opens on January 26.