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Abu Serga Church… A New Documentary by the BA

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has released the film Abu Serga Church as part of the documentary series "Aref", which explores the history of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. The Saints were two officers in the army of the Roman Empire who secretly converted to Christianity before recognizing it ...

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The Serapeum of Alexandria… the Latest Release of "Aref" Documentary Series

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina has announced the release of the film  The Serapeum of Alexandria , as part of the documentary series “Aref". The film explores the history of the temple and its role in connecting the Egyptian and Greek civilizations. It also highlights the period of Alexander the ...

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The BA Celebrates World Children's Day

The BA Children and Young People's Libraries are organizing an event in celebration of the World Children's Day under the title "Around the World in a Day", in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), ...

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Culturama Shows at Sinnari House

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina organizes a number of Culturama shows entitled “Egypt… The Heritage and Civilization” throughout the month of August at Sinnari House in Cairo. The shows chronicle Egypt’s history and civilization over 5000 years, highlighting the ancient Egyptian, Coptic, and Islamic ...

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The BA Organizes a Seminar on the History and Architecture of Sinnari House

The BA Sinnari House, in cooperation with the Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage (CULTNAT) and the Manuscripts Center, organizes a seminar entitled “Sinnari House: History, Culture, and Heritage” on Sunday, 29 November 2020, at 6:00 pm. The event takes place in Sinnari House, ...

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