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Writing History between Ancient and Modern Times

Within the framework of preserving the Egyptian identity, the “Writing History between Ancient and Modern Times” project aims to emphasize the role of the BA Antiquities Museum in reviving Egyptian heritage and strengthening ties between past and present. It highlights the nature of work in the ...

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Draw and Discover Competition

In coordination with the Young People’s Library, the BA Antiquities Museum is organizing a competition entitled “Draw and Discover” for 12 to 16 year olds during the period from 5 to 15 September 2015. Participants will be required to draw the “Head of Alexander the Great”, one of the most ...

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The 4^th International Summit of the Book and the World Digital Library (WDL) Annual Meeting at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is hosting the World Digital Library (WDL) Annual Meeting on 5–6 November 2015, and the 4 th International Summit of the Book on 6–7 November 2015 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt. The “International Summit of the Book” is a Library of Congress ...

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Antiquities Museum to Participate in “Osiris, Egypt’s Sunken Mysteries”

The BA Antiquities Museum—under the aegis of its head, Samia Rashwan—will participate in the “Osiris, Egypt’s Sunken Mysteries” exhibition from 8 September 2015 to 12 May 2017. The exhibition will tour the European cities Paris, London, and Munich for a year and half with 300 artifacts chosen by ...

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BA Hosts Delegation of UN Member States Representatives

A delegation of UN member states representatives visited the BA on Tuesday, 1 September 2015 as part of the meetings organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 28 August until 2 September 2015. The meetings aimed to promote Egypt’s nomination for the membership of the UN Security Council. ...

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