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

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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.

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 ...

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.

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.

2002: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is officially dedicated in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria. It is a conscious attempt, even down to its Latin name, to recreate the Royal Library of ...