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Dr. Ahmed Zayed Sends his Greetings on the National Day of Alexandria

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, on behalf of the Library staff, sends his heartfelt greetings to H.E. Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, and to the loyal people of Alexandria, on the Governorate's National Day. On this national occasion, Dr. Zayed stresses his pride ...

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Ancient Egyptian Civilization and Afrocentrism: History, Archaeology, Medicine, and Genetics

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, through the Antiquities Museum affiliated to the Cultural Outreach Sector, organizes a seminar entitled: “Ancient Egyptian Civilization and Afrocentrism: History, Archaeology, Medicine, and Genetics”, Tuesday, 28 July 2026; 1:00 pm, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina ...

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Statement of Condolences from the BA on the Passing of Archaeologist Dr. Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina's director and staff extend their sincere condolences on the passing of distinguished archaeologist Dr. Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud, one of the most prominent scholars of Egyptian archaeology, former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and one of the most ...

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Greetings on the 23 July Revolution Anniversary

Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, greets H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the great Egyptian people on the anniversary of the 23 July Revolution, a defining moment in Egypt’s modern history that cemented the values of independence and national dignity, and paved the ...

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The BA Receives a Group of Children and Youth from Border Provinces

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has welcomed a group of children and youth from border provinces as part of the summer initiative launched by the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, led by Dr. Sahar Al-Sonbaty, under the patronage of Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria. The group was ...

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