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The Royal Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was once the largest library in the world. It is generally thought to have been founded at the beginning of the 3rd century BC, during the reign of Ptolemy II of Egypt. The Library was likely created after his father had built what would become the first part of the Library complex, the temple of the Muses - the Museion. The Greek Mouseion was the home of music or poetry, a philosophical school and library such as Plato's school of philosophy, also a gallery of sacred texts. The modern word museum is derived from this. It has been reasonably established that the Library or parts of the collection were destroyed by fire on a number of occasions (library fires were common and replacement of handwritten manuscripts was extremely difficult, expensive and time-consuming). To this day the details of the destruction (or destructions) remain a lively source of controversy. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina was inaugurated in 2003 near the site of the old Library.
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What was special about the library at Alexandria?
The Library at Alexandria was the first comprehensive collection of works from around the world at that time, and was the first library available to those people not of aristrocracy.
Where is the Rapides Parish Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Rapides Parish Library is: 411 Washington Street, Alexandria, 71301 8388
Where is the Macsherry Library in Alexandria Bay located?
The address of the Macsherry Library is: 112 Walton Street, Alexandria Bay, 13607 1203
What attractions lured visitors to Alexandria in Egypt?
Alexandria's greatest attractions were its famous museum and library
What library attracted Scholars from all over the world?
If you are asking about in ancient history, it was the library at Alexandria.If you were asking about now, I have not heard of one specific library (but that does not mean there isn't one).
Where is the Alexandria Branch Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria Branch Library is: 109 Public Square, Alexandria, 37012 0367
Where is the Alexandria Public Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria Public Library is: 10 Maple Dr., Alexandria, 43001 0067
What is the phone number of the Alexandria Branch Library in Alexandria?
The phone number of the Alexandria Branch Library is: 615-529-4124.
How big is the library of Alexandria?
the library of Alexandria has a site of 45 000 meters square
Where is the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library is: 117 East Church Street, Alexandria, 46001 2005
What was the famous library in Egypt?
The library in Alexandria
What is the phone number of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria?
The phone number of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library is: 765-724-2196.
Where is the West Alexandria Branch Library in West Alexandria located?
The address of the West Alexandria Branch Library is: 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria, 45381 1109
How did the library of Alexandria contribute to the development of Marine Science?
How did the library at Alexandria contribute to the development of marine science
What is the phone number of the West Alexandria Branch Library in West Alexandria?
The phone number of the West Alexandria Branch Library is: 937-839-4915.
Which library is considered the 'Greatest in the world'?
The Library of Alexandria.
Where is the Haynes Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Haynes Library is: 33 Washburn Road, Alexandria, 03222 8532
