Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

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Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Bibliotheka Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, 2007. Ancient wax portrait memorial effigy from an Egyptian mummy, Hellenic influence, in the collection of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt

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This evocative photograph by Ethel Davies captures the awe-inspiring Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, as it stands majestically along the Mediterranean Sea in the 21st century. Established in 2002, this modern library and cultural center is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Egypt and its rich Hellenic influences. In the foreground of the image, a 20th-century wax portrait memorial effigy from an Egyptian mummy adds an intriguing layer of history to the scene. The effigy, with its intricately detailed and lifelike features, bears the marks of the Hellenic influence that once permeated this region. The contrast between the ancient artifact and the contemporary library serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the continuity of human civilization. The man in the portrait, with his serious expression and thoughtful gaze, seems to contemplate the vast knowledge contained within the library's walls. His presence invites us to reflect on the millennia of human curiosity and the pursuit of wisdom that have shaped the history of Alexandria and Egypt. The photograph, taken in 2007, also highlights the vibrant colors and textures of the library's architecture, which is reminiscent of both ancient Egyptian and modern design elements. The striking juxtaposition of the old and the new, the ancient and the contemporary, makes for a powerful and thought-provoking image that speaks to the enduring power of human creativity and the indelible mark left by the past on the present.

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