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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2006, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is promoting awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights through various activities. Events will focus on the rights to life, peace, and equality designated within the boundaries ...

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The collection of the submerged antiquities of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Antiquities Museum on display in Paris

Opening in Paris on 9 December, the exhibition Egypt’s Sunken Treasures offers marvels from the depths of three submerged ancient Egyptian sites. For the first time some 500 items – only an infinitesimal part of the underwater more Some photos which were taken during the event Grand Palais Hall ...

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International Human Rights Day

Alexandria— the BA is organizing from 6-11 December 2006 a celebration on the occasion of the International Human Rights day marking the issuance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in December 1948. The celebration will include workshops identifying the ...

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Farouk Shehata Exhibition at the BA

Alexandria— the BA Arts Center is organizing from 7-27 December 2006 an exhibition honoring Artist Farouk Shehata, pioneer of contemporary art. The exhibition features different historic stages reflected in the artists works, especially those embodying the tragedies of the Palestinians. Farouk ...

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Resident Scholar Program (RSP)

Alexandria— In an attempt to revive the spirit of the Ancient Library of Alexandria that gathered the scholars of the world together, the Manuscript Center of the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina adopts the Resident Scholar Program which hosts the eminent heritage researchers and scholars of the ...

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