As the 20th century neared its end the Egyptian government sought to revive Alexandria as a center of learning and recreate the Alexandria Library.
Towards the end of the 20th century, the government of Egypt attempted to revive Alexandria. 
mnli hypothesis: Towards the end of the 20th century, the government of Egypt attempted to revive Alexandria.  premise: As the 20th century neared its end the Egyptian government sought to revive Alexandria as a center of learning and recreate the Alexandria Library.