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361. The Lost Library of Alexandria

One of the greatest institutions of the ancient world, the Library of Alexandria was the embodiment of ultimate learning, and a “repository of everything”. Built within the same complex as the tomb of Alexander the Great, it stood as a beacon of knowledge, boasting an unparalleled collection of scrolls and manuscripts from across the world. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore the story of the Library, its role in the ancient world, and who eventually destroyed it…

Series
Standalone
Topics
Ancient EgyptAncient Greece
Published date
2023-08-20
Year span
Unknown

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