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Brief History of the Library of
Alexandria
Contents of the
Library of Alexandria
Destruction of the
Library of Alexandria
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Brief History of the Library of Alexandria
Library was founded in the 3rd century B.C.
Ptolemy 1st founded the library Ptolemy 3rd founded daughter library
called the Library of Serapis in 235 B.C.
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Brief History of the Library of Alexandria
Library not only contained books, but also had a zoo, residence hall for teachers, gardens, and lecture halls
"Letter of Aristeas“ provides much information about ancient library
"Letter of Aristeas“ was written in the 2nd century B.C.
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Pop Question #1
What famous person was the library named after ?
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Answer to #1
Alexander the Great
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Contents of the Library of Alexandria
Library held more than 700,000 books
Books came from many countries Greece Egypt Persia India Assyria
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Contents of the Library of Alexandria
Many manuscripts in the library were purchased
Legend says that all ships that entered Egypt had to give all of their literature to scribes at the library so that they could be copied and later put into the library’s collection
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Pop Question #2
How many manuscripts were housed in the Library of Alexandria ?
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Answer to #2
More than 700,000 scrolls
Artist's impression of a manuscript storage room in the ancient Library of Alexandria. Source: Carl Sagan's Cosmos television program (1980).
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Destruction of the Library of Alexandria
Historians do not know exactly how the library was destroyed
List of people blamed for the crime includes Caesar The Christians Patriarch Theophilus Omar, the Muslim
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The “new” Library of Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina was opened in 2003 A. D.
Library stands on the exact site of the ancient library
Library contains the Calligraphy and Manuscript Centers
Library also has several museums attached to it including The Antiquities Museum The Manuscript Museum A planetarium
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Pop Question #3
Name at least two people who have been suspected as culprits who burned down the Library of Alexandria.
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Answer to #3
Caesar The Christians Patriarch Theophilus Omar, the Muslim
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Conclusion
You have now taken a journey through the portals of time. You have gained valuable knowledge about the ancient world through your travels. I hope that you have enjoyed your trip. Come back soon to learn more!
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Source
Brozyna, M. (2009, September 16). The history of the library of alexandria. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/about_5420856_history-library-alexandria.html
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