Day 5 of 365
January 5
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History The Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world, containing hundreds of thousands of scrolls. Despite popular belief, it wasn't destroyed in a single catastrophic event but declined over several centuries due to various factors including budget cuts, wars, and changing priorities. Its loss represents one of history's greatest intellectual tragedies.
💡 Did you know?
The library employed scholars to translate works from around the world, creating the first major international translation program!
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