More than five million words from Palestinian author Raja Shehadeh have been preserved in Edinburgh, Scotland, following a ceremony at the University of Edinburgh on September 3 to mark the arrival of his archives. The collection includes tens of thousands of pages of personal and historical documents, covering nearly a century of Palestinian history. It also contains materials from Shehadeh’s father, Aziz Shehadeh, who lived from 1912 to 1985. The project involved collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and the University of Exeter, and took two years to complete. Shehadeh began writing in May 1967, when he was 15, and has kept a daily journal ever since, forming the core of the collection. Additional items include personal, legal, and diplomatic documents, original copies of military orders from the Israeli occupation of the West Bank in 1967, and records of meetings with Yasser Arafat, King Hussein of Jordan, and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. The archives also include Shehadeh's work as a legal advisor during the Madrid Conference negotiations in 1991, and notes on the Israeli military incursion into Ramallah in 2002. The archives were transported from Ramallah, the capital of the West Bank, to secure locations in the UK. Original documents were first scanned and then packaged and sent by courier to Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh and Exeter worked with the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem, a local bookstore, during the process. Mahmoud Muna, co-owner of the Educational Bookshop, was involved in the transfer. It is important to note that the transfer does not involve a change in copyright; Raja Shehadeh and his heirs retain full control of the intellectual property rights. The physical archive is now managed by the Centre for Research Collections at the University of Edinburgh, while around 4000 pages are currently accessible online through the Digital Archive of the Middle East (DAME). The project aims to gradually increase access to the archives while preserving the cultural heritage of Palestine. Mahmoud Muna expressed hope for future local preservation efforts in Palestine, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding such historical materials within the region. The first phase of the project, covering the years 2024 to 2026, is currently underway, with plans for two additional stages extending up to 2030. The initiative underscores the value of preserving Palestinian history and culture, ensuring that these materials remain accessible for future generations. The archives are considered part of the "inalienable cultural heritage of Palestine," a term used to describe cultural assets that are seen as inseparable from a nation's identity and history. The project highlights the ongoing efforts to document and protect Palestinian narratives, both within the country and internationally.