In ancient times, Alexandria was known for its lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and its library (the biggest in the world). Ongoing marine archaeology in the harbor of Alexandria is revealing details of the Alexandria of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
In April of 2002, a new library building, [Bibliotheca Alexandrina]?, will be officially inaugurated in Alexandria. It has been built with the help of the United Nations. Find out more through http://www.unesco.org/webworld/alexandria_new/ and http://google.com/search?q=bibliotheca+Alexandrina