Source:
Mohammed Salem Al Ali
Many people wonder how to discover the secrets of the past and explore its depths, as well as the stories and tales that tell the journey of the development of societies and their change over the ages and times. Perhaps the exact answer here is in writing, or what is called an archive, if we put it in the context of history and its events, because the archive is that magical treasury that keeps all the stories of humanity, from its earliest days to its present and future visions. There is no better metaphor for an archive than a time machine that, as soon as you open its door, you are transported to another time. Documents, photos, records, and experiences that represent threads of time that connect us to all that has passed.

It seems that the interest in archiving and archives goes back - in fact - to the beginnings of man, when he started thinking about organizing things and work, so that the first human libraries - such as the libraries of Ebla and Ashur Banipal - contained thousands of clay tablets that summarized and archived all the topics of life in those ancient days. The journey didn't stop here, but this interest grew and grew as time progressed, and there is no doubt that it will continue and evolve as the days on this planet go on.

 

The importance of archives can be seen in four areas: The first is history, as it provides accurate information about events, people and places in the past, and thus the possibility of accurately and objectively transmitting it to the next generations. The second is administration, as it helps all institutions to understand and study the organizational documents, financial and legal information that it hoards, in addition to supporting institutions in organizing their work and making various decisions based on experience and expertise. In the third area, we come to law, and the archive here represents a fundamental motivation for all regulations and legislation, because it is the only one that preserves its past and all stages of its development.

As for the fourth area, scientific research, the archive is not only a source, but also a true partner for every seeker of science and knowledge, as it helps researchers, scholars and scientists in their journey towards the truth, regardless of the nature of their studies or the goals of their research.

In conclusion, the archive - in its broad and deep sense - is not only a tool for research and verification, but also a station for reflection and inspiration, and it is the precious treasure that will take humanity on its eternal journey towards understanding the world and shaping its future in innovative and sustainable ways.

If you are wondering about the secret of our evolution as a human race, continue to explore the corridors of the archive, and be sure that when you understand your past, you will improve your present and your future, because the archive is not just documents and papers, but a map for an endless adventure.

Founder of Suhail Smart Solutions