The history of the ancient library of Alexandria

Collection title

Libraries: educational and cultural institutions

ID

BIB00119

Source

Bibliotheca Alexandrina (EG)

First broadcast date

12/17/2005

Production year

2005

Abstract

Dr. Ismail Serradj-Eddine’s visit to the south valley’s University and his lecture entitled “Alexandria’s library as a modern, cultural and scientific institution”. He presents his vision on future libraries and their role in the production of thought and culture. He also talks about this ancient library’s history and its role both at the local and international levels.

Type

video

Production companies

• Library of Alexandria - Own production

Broadcaster

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Audiovisual form

Conference

Personalities

• Serageldin Ismail

Primary theme

Art, Culture and Knowledge

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages

Credits / Cast

• Serageldin Ismail - Participant

Period of events

• 2005

Map locations

• Egypt - Lower Egypt - Alexandria

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

24m36

Additional information