Bibliotheca Alexandrina Maps the Foundations of Egyptian Identity ...Egypt

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On the Mediterranean shore, where the sea wind carries salt, the memory of a library said to have held the ancient world’s knowledge stands. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002 as a modern heir to that lost institution, wears its ambition on its outer wall, which is carved with letters from scripts around the world.  From 21 to 23 September, Egypt held a conference on national identity, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. At the end of the conference, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina issued a national reference document, titled “Alexandria Document on National Identity,” that describes Egyptian identity as an inheritance thousands of years old, carried by its people, its language and its culture, and renewed by each generation. The Alexandria Document on National Identity is a roadmap and strategic initiative that comes as Egypt, like many countries, faces pressure on its sense of self from globalization, digital media, and turmoil across the region.  The document portrays what it means to be Egyptian and identifies the forces that threaten that identity. It calls on families, schools, media, and religious institutions to preserve it and carry it forward to futureContinue reading "Bibliotheca Alexandrina Maps the Foundations of Egyptian Identity"

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