Egyptian National Library and Archives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Egyptian National Library and Archivesدار الكتب والوثائق القومية |
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| Country | Egypt |
| Type | Public, National library and National archives. |
| Established | 1870 |
| Location | Cairo |
| Website | http://www.darelkotob.gov.eg |
The Egyptian National Library and Archives is a super important place in Egypt. It's like the main library for the whole country! It's also a special place where old and important documents are kept safe. You can find this amazing building in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.
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What is a National Library?
A national library is not just any library. It's a very special one that collects and keeps almost every book, newspaper, and other publication made in its country. Think of it as a giant memory bank for a nation's written history and knowledge. The Egyptian National Library and Archives does exactly this for Egypt.
What are National Archives?
Besides being a library, this place is also a national archive. Archives are like huge storage rooms for historical documents. These documents can be anything from old government papers to maps, letters, and even photos. They help us understand what happened in the past. The archives here keep Egypt's official records and historical treasures.
A Look Back in Time
This important institution was started a long, long time ago, back in 1870. That means it has been collecting and protecting Egypt's history for over 150 years! Imagine all the stories and facts hidden within its walls.
Images for kids
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Cairo, the Khedival Library, how it looked in the past.
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Damage sustained in the library's museum exhibition area after the 2014 car bombing.
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The outside view of the library from Port Said street.
Middle Eastern culture
See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca Nacional y Archivos de Egipto para niños
