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The Egyptian National Library and Archives, Dar al-Kutub, is the largest library in Egypt. It holds millions of volumes and one of the world's great…
The Egyptian National Library and Archives, Dar al-Kutub, is the largest library in Egypt. It holds millions of volumes and one of the world's great collections of Arabic manuscripts. The library occupies a seven-storey building on the Nile Corniche in Bulaq, with the national archives in an annex beside it. It holds exhibitions of manuscripts and rare books.