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Ancient literature survived in various ways. The wealthy had libraries, some, or parts of some, were saved during the dark ages. Many manuscripts were preserved in Egypt due to its dry climate, but the most important factor in the preserving of ancient writings were the Christian monks. They recopied them for the purpose of study and comparison.

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