The BA Hosts “Alexander the Great: Back to Egypt”
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosted a seminar entitled “Alexander the Great: Back to Egypt”, in the presence of its director Dr. Ahmed Zayed; Mr. Νikolaos Papageorgiou, Ambassador of Greece to Egypt; and Vice Admiral Ahmed Khaled, Governor of Alexandria. The seminar was presented by Heba El-Rafey, Acting Head of the External Relations and Media Sector.
The seminar was part of the Library's hosting of an art collection by the expatriate Greek artist and architect Makis Warlamis (1942-2016) on Alexander the Great, after it had been displayed in other venues on its journey to convey Alexander's enduring message of tolerance, creative coexistence, and cooperation among peoples.
Dr. Ahmed Zayed said that Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, was chosen for its strategic location between the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Mariout, making it a bridge between the East and West and a center for trade, science, and the arts. He also mentioned that it was one of the greatest cities of the ancient world and a unique civilizational project that sought to unite humanity through culture and knowledge, a concept that still exists to the present day.
The event opened with the exhibition “Alexander the Great: Back to Egypt,” which features 53 artworks, including 40 large-scale paintings and 12 bronze and ceramic sculptures, as well as “Beit Bendar,” an impressive original woodwork, which will be on display until 17 January 2026. Additionally, a Greek troupe presented a folkloric performance, and a short film about Alexandria was screened during the seminar.
The exhibition is held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina under the patronage of the Greek Embassy in Cairo, the Greek Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Interior, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the National Academy of Sciences.