The use of arabic calligraphy art in Crimea
Journal: Crimean Historical Review
Year: 2025

The article describes the development of the art of Arabic calligraphy husn-i hatt in Crimea and its use in written sources. It also describes the history of the development of calligraphic handwriting that arose on the basis of the first Arabic script Kufic. Examples of the main seven Arabic scripts heft kalem used in the Turkic languages are presented. Examples of additional handwritings that were not included in the main ones and are a feature of the Crimean written tradition are revealed. Ca