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Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina

کتابخانه اسکندریه

Alexandria

Year Built2002

Alexandria

Completed

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New library on the ancient Library of Alexandria site with tilted circular disc roof clad in Aswan granite.

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Alexandria(44.835, 8.745)

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Aga Khan Award for Architecture
2004
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City: Alexandria
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