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One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, also known as The Arabian Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. According to scholars at the Library of Congress, this literary work originated in Persia and was translated into Arabic during the 8th-9th centuries, featuring stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad. The British Library houses some of the oldest known manuscripts of these tales, documenting their evolution through different cultures. The collection represents one of the most significant works of world literature, influencing storytelling traditions across Europe and Asia. UNESCO recognizes Arabian Nights as a cornerstone of oral and written literary heritage that has shaped narrative traditions for over a millennium.