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Was the famous story of the Great Fire of Alexandria just a myth? Did Christians really burn the Library or is the truth more ...

The Library of Alexandria was completely destroyed nearly 2,000 years ago leaving no physical trace behind – but its formative scholarship and cultural resonance endure.

Ancient Alexandria was founded in Egypt by Alexander the Great. Alexander's successor, Ptolemy I Soter, founded the library, which is believed to have also been referred to as the museum.

Julius Caesar set out to destroy the original Library of Alexandria: if only he could see the new resources the researchers have access to now. Written by Danny Palmer, Senior Writer April 8, 2016 ...

While Julius Caesar’s troops reportedly destroyed a large portion of the library in 48 B.C., scholars cannot say with any certainty when the Library of Alexandria finally disappeared.