Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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Alexandria, Egypt · 2002 · Museum

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
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Location
Alexandria, Egypt
Year
2002
Typology
Museum
Materials
Bamboo & Paper, Ceramic, Concrete, Earth, Glass, Metal cladding, Steel, Timber
Context
Expressionism, Contemporary
Map
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity.

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