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bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, also known as the Library of Alexandria, is a major library and cultural center located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was inaugurated in 2002 with the goal of reviving the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world before it was destroyed centuries ago.

The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina serves as a library, a cultural center, and a research institution. It houses millions of books, manuscripts, and other materials, making it one of the largest libraries in the world. In addition to its vast collection, the library hosts various cultural events, exhibitions, conferences, and lectures. It also includes several specialized libraries, museums, art galleries, and a planetarium.

The architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is distinctive and symbolic, designed to reflect both ancient and modern elements. It stands as a symbol of the city's rich intellectual and cultural heritage, aiming to promote knowledge, education, and cultural exchange on a global scale.

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Aswan Governerate in Egypt

One of Egypt's southern governorates is Aswan Governorate. The city of Aswan serves as its capital. At a latitude of 22 north of the equator (also known as the Tropic of Cancer), it is bounded to the north by the Qena Governorate, to the east by the Red Sea Governorate, to the west by the New Valley Governorate, and to the south by the Republic of Sudan.

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Luxor Governorate Egypt

The capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt is Luxor City, which was once known as "Thebes City" because it served as Egypt's capital during the Pharaonic era. It is situated in the South Upper Egypt region, approximately 670 kilometers from the capital Cairo from the south. It is bordered on the north by Qena Governorate, on the south by Aswan Governorate, on the east by Red Sea Governorate, and on the west by New Valley Governorate.

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History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

Kafr El Sheikh Governorate is an Egyptian governorate, located in the northernmost part of Egypt in the Nile Delta, with Kafr El Sheikh as its capital. It had a population of 3,172,753 in 2015 and an area of 3,748 km². Its entire area is located north of the delta and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The main economic activity of the residents of the governorate is agriculture and fishing, especially the southern lands of the governorate and the lands overlooking the Nile River - Rosetta Branch.

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Egypt's New Administrative Capital

The New Administrative Capital is located between the Cairo-Suez and Cairo-Ain Sokhna roads, 60 km from Cairo and the same distance from Ain Sokhna and Suez. The New Administrative Capital is located on the border of Badr City, in the area between the Cairo-Suez and Cairo-Ain Sokhna roads, just after New Cairo, Mostakbal City and Madinaty.

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Al Gharbia Governorate

Gharbia Governorate is one of the governorates full of archaeological sites, whether they are places or facilities (mosques, churches), as the governorate is a destination for visitors to these places throughout the year, whether they are Egyptians from the different governorates.

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Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

The Hamata area, south of Marsa Alam in the Red Sea, is one of the most important parts of the Wadi El Gemal Reserve, whether in the desert or the sea. It was named after the sorrel plant, which was distorted to Hamata.

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Explore the wonders of Alexandria on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit ancient landmarks like the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, marvel at the stunning architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and wander through the serene gardens of Montaza Palace.

If you have enough time to read a book in the Biblioteca, you may, of course, if it will not affect our tour of Alexandria and the visits requested.

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