Bibliotheca Alexandrina

By STE Team
30 August 2025

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opened in 2002 on the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria, which stood more than two thousand years ago. The old library was one of the greatest centers of knowledge in history but was eventually lost. The new library was built to bring back that spirit of learning. Today, it is a modern center with millions of books, museums, and research spaces that connect the past with the future.

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