What is this building called? (It was built in 2002)
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Looks pretty much like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina?
The historical predecessor was the Library of Alexandria:
Established Probably during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC)
And the modern building Bibliotheca Alexandrina:
16 October 2002; 16 years ago
Viewed from Google Earth:
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