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Japanese Television Visits the BA

A delegation from the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) visited the BA on 28 September 2017 as part of its visit to prepare for a documentary on the queens of Pharaonic Egypt titled “The Mystery of Ancient Egyptian Queens”. The program aims to strengthen Egyptian-Japanese relations and promote ...

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2017 Big Read Closing Ceremony

The BA is organizing the 2017 Big Read closing ceremony to be held on Wednesday, 27 September 2017 at 3:00 pm, the BACC Small Theater. The BA held the Big Year, for the ninth consecutive year, from June to September in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and ...

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BA to Open to the Public on Hijri New Year

The BA will be open to the public on Thursday, 21 September 2017 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ...

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BA Antiquities Museum Showcases a Replica of Rosetta Stone

The BA Antiquities Museum has recently showcased an exact replica of the Rosetta Stone in order to introduce visitors to such a momentous antiquity. The Rosetta Stone, which is displayed at the British Museum in London, is considered as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in ...

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BA to Close on Monday, 18 August 2017

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina will be closed to the public on Monday, 18 August 2017. We apologize for the inconvenience. Regular working hours will resume on Tuesday, 19 August 2017. ...

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