The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens in Egypt, commemorating the ancient library of Alexandria.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Major library and cultural center in Alexandria, Egypt

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity. The Bibliotheca…