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Under pagan Roman Emperor Aurelian, in A.D. 272, the greater part of the Brucheion was destroyed, and it is most probable that the library perished at this time, though Caesar had probably burnt some books for fuel being transferred to Rome earlier.
The small library in the Serapeum is supposed to have perished when the temple of Serapis was destroyed by Bishop Theophilus, but there is no definite statement to that effect.
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In 389 AD the Christian emperor of Byzanz Theodosius ordered the bishop of Alexandria, Theophilos, to destroy all pagan monuments. The Christian mob destroyed the scientific work of centuries. As if this was not enough, in 642 the Moslem Caliph Omar ordered that all remaining books should be destroyed keeping only the Koran. The books of Alexandria that survived the Christian attack were used to heat the public baths.
Basically, religious fanatics did not like how science told them the truth about reality and they freaked and set humanity back hundreds of years. This is a perfect example of how science and religion does not mix.
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What was special about the library at Alexandria?
The Library at Alexandria was the first comprehensive collection of works from around the world at that time, and was the first library available to those people not of aristrocracy.
Where is the Rapides Parish Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Rapides Parish Library is: 411 Washington Street, Alexandria, 71301 8388
Where is the Macsherry Library in Alexandria Bay located?
The address of the Macsherry Library is: 112 Walton Street, Alexandria Bay, 13607 1203
What attractions lured visitors to Alexandria in Egypt?
Alexandria's greatest attractions were its famous museum and library
What library attracted Scholars from all over the world?
If you are asking about in ancient history, it was the library at Alexandria.If you were asking about now, I have not heard of one specific library (but that does not mean there isn't one).
Is Muslim made Alexandria Library?
No. The great Library of Alexandria was the crown of scholarship and learning in antiquity. It was deliberately burned by the Christians, almost a thousand years before the Prophet.
Who gave his whole library to the US after the Library of Congress burned down?
Thomas Jefferson sold his personal library to the U.S. Congress for $23,950 in 1815 to replace the collection at the Library of Congress after the library was burned down by the British in 1814.
Where is the Alexandria Branch Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria Branch Library is: 109 Public Square, Alexandria, 37012 0367
Where is the Alexandria Public Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria Public Library is: 10 Maple Dr., Alexandria, 43001 0067
What is the phone number of the Alexandria Branch Library in Alexandria?
The phone number of the Alexandria Branch Library is: 615-529-4124.
How big is the library of Alexandria?
the library of Alexandria has a site of 45 000 meters square
Where in Egypt was the first library located?
Alexandria was the first city recorded with a library where the knowledge of the ancient world was concentrated until it was burned at 48 BCE during the Alexandrian war by Julius Caesar.
Did the Library of Alexandria have to compete with any other libraries?
There was a fierce rivalry between the Library of Alexandria and the [[What was the Library at Pergagmum|Library of Pergamum]]. At one point, Alexandria stopped exporting papyrus to slow down its competitor. However, Pergamum started making books using animal hides. Also, scholars were discouraged from leaving Alexandria to go to Pergamum, and one of Alexandria's [[Who was in charge of the Library of Alexandria|Directors]], [[Who was Aristophanes of Byzantium|Aristophanes of Byzantium]] was thrown in prison to prevent him from going to Pergamum. Eventually this ended when Mark Antony donated the Pergameme Library to Cleopatra, then ruler of Egypt.
Where is the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria located?
The address of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library is: 117 East Church Street, Alexandria, 46001 2005
What was the famous library in Egypt?
The library in Alexandria
What is the phone number of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library in Alexandria?
The phone number of the Alexandria-Monroe Public Library is: 765-724-2196.
Where is the West Alexandria Branch Library in West Alexandria located?
The address of the West Alexandria Branch Library is: 16 N. Main St., West Alexandria, 45381 1109
