Ahmed Shawky Benben a Resident Scholar at the BA
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Alexandria—
The BA fifth round of the Resident Scholar Program will host Dr. Ahmed Shawky Benben, during the period from 20-27 May 2007, to deliver several lectures on Arabic Manuscripts.
As part of the BA’s interest in different arts and sciences that enrich humanity, and its aim to revive the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria and its scientific and cultural role, the BA Manuscripts Center organized the Resident Scholar’s Program (RSP) following the tradition of the Ptolemaic Rulers, who established the ancient Library. Ptolemaic Rulers followed a tradition of hosting distinguished scholars from all over the world at the Library to disseminate knowledge, develop arts and sciences, and render Alexandria an eternal beacon for thought and knowledge.
In this context, the Manuscript Center adopted this program of hosting distinguished scholars and specialists in heritage at the BA. During his/her stay at the BA, the resident scholar meets with specialists on daily basis to ensure the spread of knowledge from a generation to another. The resident scholar during his/her two week stay gives lectures to the public. The center documents these lectures, which are made available to the public at the cost price.
Click here to view the complete program as well as the curriculum vitae of Dr. Ahmed Shawky Benben, the resident scholar from 20-27 May 2006.