The Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The revival of the Library of Alexandria, by the Egyptian government with the assistance of Unesco and the international community, is an attempt to transpose the ancient idea into modern terms and play an educational, cultural and scientific role throughout the region.… Read More The Bibliotheca Alexandrina

July 8, 2010May 7, 2019 Jacques Tocatlian

Who Burnt the Library of Alexandria?

Inchaalah, Maalesh and Maktub.

Dust, confusion, noise, anarchy. I was in Cairo.

This must have been my sixth or seventh mission in Egypt. In spite of some minor inconveniences I loved being in Egypt. I found Egyptians hospitable, colorful, humane, amiable and delightfully amusing.… Read More Who Burnt the Library of Alexandria?

August 31, 2000May 7, 2019 Jacques Tocatlian

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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Who Burnt the Library of Alexandria?