All the books in the world. (Library of Alexandria) (World Decade for Cultural Development, 1988-1997) From: UN Chronicle | Date: June 1, 1989 | COPYRIGHT 1989 United Nations Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

The revival of the Library of Alexandria, one of the glories of the ancient world, could well be one of the high points marking the beginning of the twenty-first century. It also illustrates what the World Decade for Cultural Development is all about.

The new Library will be built on a striking site overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, where the Palace of the Ptolemy kings once stood. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Federico Mayor, Director-General of UNESCO, laid the foundation stone in june 1988. The ambitious, 160-million project is being carried out by Egypt, with ...

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