The Library Of Alexandria – One Of The Wonders Of Ancient Egypt

One time there was an enormous library in ancient Egypt. It was located north of Egypt in Alexandria. It held great masterworks by great figures like Plato the father, or Homer. Unfortunately, the library was devastated by a massive fire two millenniums back. The fire destroyed its treasure trove of works.

This library was a treasure trove of information that inspired and haunted many writers, experts, and travellers. It was also a place where experts could go to get specific information. Because there weren’t enough books to help scholars, schooling was stopped for a while. Some people claim that this extraordinary library is mythical because of its uniqueness. This library was preserved in oral tradition as an important part of ancient civilizations. However, archaeological research and scientific evidence have not proved that the library existed in the ancient world. Although archaeologists have tried to find clues, none of them have been able to locate any.

Alexandria was once a small fishing village. Alexander the Great conquered Alexandria. The city of Alexandria was then named after him. The city fell under the control of Alexander’s generals after his death and was renamed Alexandria. It is worth noting that the city was the last destination of the huge Pharaohs. The lighthouse was used by them to discover new things.

There is not enough evidence to support the theory that the Library of Alexandria was established. One theory suggests that Demetrius, the exiled Athens mayor demanded that Ptolemy II build a knowledge-centre there. Ptolemy accepted his offer and ordered workers to build the library. Demetrius was actually a shrewd person who saw the potential for another library to rival the one at Athens. This could have been the place where all the books were available in those days. Demetrius, who had the patronage and privilege of Ptolemy at the time, was able to help with all construction issues. The process was well managed and the result was a magnificent complement. He also designed and created the library to his own ideas. There, he placed a shrine area where great discussions would occur. He also built a cult-centre that could be used for religious purposes.

Following rulers, the library was later expanded and an extension was built to serve multiple purposes. The library had many rooms that could be used by students and lecturers. Many Hebrew manuscripts were written during this period, which coincided with Moses’ prophetic birth.

Another legend claims that Ptolemy I had a great thirst for knowledge. He made all ships going to Egypt give in any manuscripts they brought. His scribes then copied the manuscripts, and filed them in the library. This legend is not supported by any evidence, and it’s a mere myth.

The library was finally a huge knowledge hub, with many books and valuable information. It was so huge that another library was needed. The new library was located in the precincts for the main one.

The building gained fame especially under Ptolemy II’s reign. The library was said to have contained almost 43.000 copies at its peak.

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    I'm Spencer Knight, a 29-year-old educational blogger and teacher. I write about a variety of topics related to education, from teaching strategies to student success stories. I hope to help others achieve their educational goals and help them develop a lifelong love of learning.

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spencerknight

I'm Spencer Knight, a 29-year-old educational blogger and teacher. I write about a variety of topics related to education, from teaching strategies to student success stories. I hope to help others achieve their educational goals and help them develop a lifelong love of learning.

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