Historian Abdul Latif Abu Hashem and researcher Haneen Al-Amassi were honored with the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World 2026 prize on September 4 for their work in preserving ancient manuscripts in Gaza. Their efforts have focused on digitizing more than 25,000 pages of manuscripts from the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, which are at risk due to ongoing conflicts. This initiative has received support from the Endangered Archives Programme of the British Library, an organization dedicated to preserving rare and vulnerable historical documents. According to the British Library's catalog, the EAP1285 collection, managed by the Palestinian Ministry of Waqfs and Religious Affairs, includes 234 entries of manuscript type, 206 of which are connected to Gaza. Al Jazeera reported that as part of these preservation efforts, 228 rare manuscripts, 8,000 books, and 25,000 pages were either restored or preserved. However, earlier reports indicated that the manuscript department had only 228 manuscripts before the war, and only a portion of these could be recovered from the ruins. Despite these achievements, challenges remain. Part of the Eyes on Heritage archives, a significant collection of historical documents, is still buried under the rubble of the Al-Ghafri Tower, which was destroyed during the conflict in Gaza. The continued destruction of infrastructure and the difficulty of accessing certain areas make the preservation of these cultural treasures an urgent task. The UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World prize is named after the Buljo jikji simche yojeol, commonly known as Jikji, which UNESCO recognizes as the oldest preserved book printed using movable metal type. This honor highlights the global importance of preserving historical documents and the dedication of individuals like Abu Hashem and Al-Amassi in safeguarding cultural heritage.