By Syed Kashif Ali, Special to Explore

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An archive that defies literary boundaries

The Raza Library, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has rare books, Arabic texts and centuries-old antiques

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Surprises in the lap of heritage

Inhabited for more than 4,000 years, Al Ain has become one of the favourite cultural spots of the UAE

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Heritage Village is the gate to a Bedouin past

Abu Dhabi's Heritage Village is a microcosm of a way of life left behind by modernity

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