New Library Of Alexandria

The ambitious recreation of Egypt's lost centre of learning

New Library Of Alexandria Under Ptolemy's reign, Alexandria built the most comprehensive library in the world. All that was tragically destroyed - but now, there are plans to build a new world-class centre of learning.
The original library's modest aim was to "collect and store the knowledge of the entire world" under its roof. The collection of ancient papyrus scrolls spawned a centre of learning unparalleled in history. Sadly, the library and its priceless collection are long gone. But the Egyptian Government have now built a new library with the dream of re-instating Alexandria as a powerhouse of knowledge and intellectual excellence. No expense has been spared and the aluminium roof, modelled on a microchip, points to the "marriage of the ancient and the modern". Critics warn that history can't be re-made and say the new library favours style over substance.

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