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Collection
Artifacts discovered at the Site of
the Library
The Museum houses a special collection consisting of
the artifacts discovered at the site of the Library.
It is the first museum in Egypt that exhibits artifacts at
the site where they were discovered.
The excavations at the site of the BA were initiated in 1993
and continued until 1995 displaying traces of the ancient
royal quarter including important mosaic.
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Head of King Ptolemy III, Euergetes
(246–222 BC), the third ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty of
Egypt. Ptolemy III was the successor of his Father Ptolemy
II of Egypt Philadelphus to the throne of Egypt.
The limestone fragment is slightly inclined
to the left, with one groove on the forehead.
Ptolemy III was closely related to the site where the piece was found, due to
his efforts in supplying the ancient library, which was located in
the Royal quarter, with the original manuscripts of the most
famous Greek authors.
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Dimensions: H. 25 cm
Material: Limestone.
Date: Greek period.
Provenance: Site of the New Library of Alexandria, 1993. |
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Fragment
of a mosaic floor that bears a witness to the high
artistic standard of the mosaic craftsmanship in Alexandria, especially
these made for the Ptolemaic royal court during the
Hellenistic period.
The central part is in the form of a circle, surrounding a
rare representation of a dog beside an inverted bronze
Greek vessel (askos). The details of the scene and the reflection
of light on the metal (bronze) are rendered with great artistic
skill.
The dog’s features are crafted with realism and delicate
details. This artistic style is called “opus vermiculum”.
The word mosaic is derived from Greek.
It describes the decoration formed by placing together small
pieces of glass, stone, and other objects of different colors on plaster
or cement. The decorative motifs are geometrical, floral, animal
and human figures.
This art appeared in the Mediterranean region. |
Dimensions: H 1.35m, W 1.35m
Material: Coloured marble and limestone cubes
Date: Hellenistic Period (2nd century B.C.)
Province: Site of the New Library of Alexandria, 1993 |
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