Bibliotheca Alexandrina Opens in Egypt, Commemorating Ancient Library of Alexandria – October 16, 2002
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens in Egypt, commemorating the ancient library of Alexandria.
Date: October 16, 2002
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