If the interest and the effort in building this great library is any indication of its future success, it may indeed make Alexandria once again an international city of scholarship although it may never compare to the memory of what lays beneath it.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina -(from an egyptian gov site) a project to revive and rebuild the famous ancient library is underway.
Unesco: Bibliotheca Alexandrina - presents general information about the joint UNESCO and Egyptian Government project of building a new library in Alexandria as a focal point for culture, education, and science.
Biblioteca Alexandrina - project information from the construction company building the revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine... Time Magazine (European Edition): Recreating a Jewel
Go To Page: 1 2
| Here's the follow-up discussion on this article: | View all related messages |
For a complete listing of article comments, questions, and other discussions related to Alia F. Hasan's Islamic Architecture topic, please visit the Discussions page.