The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies

The Mamluk Knight Muhammad Ibn Mankeli – His Biography and Military Scientific Classifications

Lectures from: (3/3/2024)

The BA- Center for Islamic Civilization Studies is organizing a lecture entitled: The Mamluk Knight Muhammad Ibn Min - His Biography and Military Scientific Classifications, delivered by Mr. Yahya Abdullah Al-Kandari, a researcher at the Arabian Horse Center (Bait Al-Arab- Kuwait), on Sunday, 3 March 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m, at BA- Center, Delegates Hall.

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"Reviving Egypt's Islamic Architectural Heritage: The Pursuit of Authenticity"

Workshops from: (1/28/2024)

to: (1/31/2024)

As part of a series of training courses and workshops on architectural and urban heritage, taught by a group of professors and specialists, the BA- Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, hosts a training workshop titled "Reviving the Heritage of Islamic Architecture in Egypt: The Search for Authenticity."

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The Andalusians and their Migrations to Egypt in the Middle Ages: A Study in Cultural Heritage

Lectures from: (11/15/2023)

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the Spanish Cultural Center (Instituto Cervantes), is organizing a lecture entitled "The Andalusian and their Migrations to Egypt in the Middle Ages: A Study in Cultural Heritage", delivered by Dr. Jorge Lirola, Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Almería, Spain. It will be held on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Delegates Hall.

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Program and sessions of "Mediterranean Islands in Ancient and Medieval History (Influence and Effect)"

Seminars and conferences from: (10/18/2023)

to: (10/19/2023)

The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies and the Alexandria, and The Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med) affiliated to the Academic Research Sector organizes a conference entitled Mediterranean Islands in Ancient and Medieval History (Influence and Effect) on Wednesday and Thursday, 18 and 19 October 2023 at 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Delegates Hall.

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Call for Paper The Mediterranean Islands in Ancient and Medieval History (Influence and Affect)

Seminars and conferences from: (10/18/2023)

The conference is organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies and the Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med) affiliated with the Academic Research Sector- Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Ornamental Design in Islamic Arts

Workshops from: (8/2/2023)

to: (8/13/2023)

The Center in cooperation with the BA- Children’s Library is organizing a workshop on “Ornamental Design in Islamic Arts”. The workshop is presented by Dr. Hebatallah Hijazi, Graphic Designer at the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, from Wednesday, 2 August 2 to Sunday, 13 August 2023 (twice a week) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Children's Library.

Encyclopedia of the Islamic Orient – A Scientific and Cognitive Achievement in Islamic History and Civilization

Lectures from: (6/19/2023)

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies organizes a lecture entitled “Encyclopedia of the Islamic Orient – A Scientific and Cognitive Achievement in Islamic History and Civilization”, delivered by Prof. Abdul-Hamid Hammouda, Professor of Islamic History and Civilization, and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Fayoum University. It is held on Monday, 19 June 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, in the BACC Delegates Hall.

The Evolution of the Urban and Architectural Character in Egypt during the Late 19th and 20th Centuries

Lectures from: (5/11/2023)

The BA Center is organizing a lecture entitled “The Evolution of the Urban and Architectural Character in Egypt during the Late 19th and 20th Centuries” delivered by Dr. Ahmed Sedky Expert of Architectural and Urban Heritage, on Thursday, 11 May 2023; 1:00-300 pm. The lecture will be held in the Auditorium Hall, BA main building.

Reviving Islamic Architectural Heritage: Bayt Yakan as a Model

Lectures from: (3/16/2023)

The Center is organizing a lecture entitled “Reviving Islamic Architectural Heritage: Bayt Yakan as a Model”, delivered by Prof. Alaa El-Habashi, Professor of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, and Head of the Architectural Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University. It is held on Thursday, 16 March 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, in the Auditorium Hall, BA Main Entrance.

“The Arab “Islamic” City”

Lectures from: (2/9/2023)

The Center organizes a lecture entitled “The Arab “Islamic” City: Between the Genesis of Urbanism and the Historiography of a Concept”, delivered by Prof. Nezar AlSayyad, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Planning, and Urban History at the University of California, Berkeley. The lecture will take place on Thursday, 9 February 2023, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, in the Auditorium Hall, BA Main Entrance.

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