Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the biggest and most huge libraries of the old world. The idea of the library began with Ptolemy I. Ptolemy I reached out to many other rulers and scholars, in hopes that they would send books to begin building up the library. Nobody realizes the number of books was held in the library at Alexandria yet assesses have been made of 500,000. The architecture is a perfectly planned social place contains a large group of historical centers or museums. Its design is made to look like a sun disk.

The Great Libary of Alexandria is important because it showcases beautiful architecture that represents Alexandria, Egypt. It also represents rebirth. The original library suffered a casualty as it had burned down in the war. This form of urban planning was specifically designed to create a sunroom for the readers within the building. Looking at the picture, it can be seen that the building was strategically designed to reflect the sun off of the panels. The library's mission is to be a center of excellence in the production and dissemination of knowledge and to be a place of dialogue, learning, and understanding between cultures and peoples.

Mark, Joshua J. “Alexandria, Egypt,” November 29, 2020. https://www.ancient.eu/alexandria/.

“BA Exterior.” Bibalex.org. Accessed December 2, 2020. https://www.bibalex.org/en/MediaGallery/Default/baexterior.