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Specialized Independent Studies in Coptic Arts and Antiquities

The BA Center for Coptic Studies announces the launch of the specialized independent studies in Coptic Art and Archeology, in cooperation with Franciscan Clerical Institute for Order of Friars Minor in Egypt, and the Faculty of Archaeology at the University of Fayoum. Several eminent and ...

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Sennary House September Activities

The BA Cairo-based Sennary House holds several activities in September 2013. Activities include a number of educational courses such as Restoration of Historic Buildings, Basics of Restoration, Fundamentals of Manuscripts Editing, Ancient Egyptian Language, Egyptology, and Islamic Art and ...

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Library Opening Hours

Due to the current situation in Egypt, the BA is temporarily open to public Sunday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. ...

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What Happened in the Library on the 14^th of August

On 14 August  2013, amidst the unfortunate violence and turmoil that Egypt has witnessed lately, the Library of Alexandria, was subjected to a number of attacks. The brave and heroic staff of the Library's Internal Security team, alongside the Egyptian Police Force, protected the building from ...

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Closing Ceremony of the Calligraphy Center Children and Young People Summer Program

The BA Calligraphy Center holds on Thursday, 29 August 2013, the Closing Ceremony of its ninth Summer Program offered for children and young people. The Summer Program included ancient Egyptian languages and calligraphy workshops with an aiming of spreading awareness among new generations on ...

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