Hypatia, the Egyptian philosopher and scholar, was born in Alexandria in the 4th century AD. Renowned for her wisdom and extensive knowledge in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy, she taught at the famed Alexandrian Academy. Hypatia was a symbol of science and religious tolerance, known for her research and significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, making her one of the most prominent women in ancient history. Her life ended tragically at the hands of an angry mob, marking her as a martyr for the cause of knowledge and truth. --- It is said that the world was cast into centuries of darkness when the lights of Alexandria were extinguished by its own people. They destroyed the sacred Serapeum (Osiris-Apis) and burned the words of knowledge and the heritage of ancestors, thus denying their very essence. Hypatia stood, body and spirit, as the last remnant of an era now reduced to ruins, like the Serapeum itself. Knowledge and its guardians ascended to the celestial realm, and Hypatia realized there was no longer a place for her in this age and the prevailing world order that had seized Egypt. In the blood-red sunset of a night of the new moon, the beginning and end of the lunar phases, Hypatia sat upon the ruins of the Serapeum, its walls once echoing with her voice, imparting wisdom and learning. She prayed to her god for the last time, for tomorrow she would offer her body on the altar of the City of God... Alexandria. Tonight, Hypatia's spirit departed; they had only slain her mortal form. --- Lyrics - A Translation: "Praise Oser, O Osiris, open my heart with wisdom Open my path For they have departed from our world to the heavenly realm." --- Do not miss the chance to experience this unique musical journey. Sherif Dahroug takes us deep into the annals of history, rediscovering the eternal wisdom and spirit of ancient times. Praise Osiris. Now, on all global music platforms.