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The Library of Alexandria reaches its height

250 BCE · Egypt, Africa · Culture

The Library of Alexandria reaches its height
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The Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts.

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