The Boring Truth About The Library Of Alexandria

The Great Library Of Alexandria The Untold Story Explained Modern writers make different claims about who destroyed the library of alexandria. some blame julius caesar while others blame a christian mob or the invadi. It is almost as if there is a decay rate on information. also, it's important to note, as the above commentator did, that the library of alexandria burned many time it was not a singular event. various people, including caesar, were blamed at various times for propaganda purposes. pretty much.

The Life And Death Of The Library Of Alexandria â Literary Hub Modern writers make different claims about who destroyed the library of alexandria. some blame julius caesar while others blame a christian mob or the invading arabs. but who is really responsible for the library's demise? the boring truth according to @premodernist history. posted by dmh (39 comments total) 24 users marked this as a favorite. Above: imaginative modern illustration showing what the artist imagined the fire of alexandria in 48 bc might have looked. what was really in the library of alexandria. the library of alexandria was built during the early hellenistic period (lasted c. 323 – c. 31 bc) to serve the needs of greek scholars. The museum – library of alexandria was likely created during his reign, or his successor ptolemy ii. we do not know the exact date of its creation, but it would have been around 300 bc, ordered by either ptolemy i or ptolemy ii. they were the successors of alexander the great, who had invaded egypt, becoming pharaoh. Library of alexandria ancient, burning, destruction: the fate of that great wealth of books remains provocative and controversial. for centuries the main point of contention was whether or not the library (or libraries—as two sites existed) survived until the arab conquest of alexandria in the 7th century. in the 21st century, however, the topic has cooled down, and there is growing.

What Was Really In The Library Of Alexandria Tales Of Times Forgotten The museum – library of alexandria was likely created during his reign, or his successor ptolemy ii. we do not know the exact date of its creation, but it would have been around 300 bc, ordered by either ptolemy i or ptolemy ii. they were the successors of alexander the great, who had invaded egypt, becoming pharaoh. Library of alexandria ancient, burning, destruction: the fate of that great wealth of books remains provocative and controversial. for centuries the main point of contention was whether or not the library (or libraries—as two sites existed) survived until the arab conquest of alexandria in the 7th century. in the 21st century, however, the topic has cooled down, and there is growing. By the time the library itself — or at least part of it — was burned down by julius cae­sar in 48 b.c., it had been falling into dis­use for quite some time. “it is some­times said that the destruc­tion of the library of alexan­dria set civ­i­liza­tion back by cen­turies,” ryan tells us. “this is a wild exag­ger­a­tion.”. The library of alexandria was established under the ptolemaic dynasty of egypt (323 30 bce) and flourished under the patronage of the early kings to become the most famous library of the ancient world, attracting scholars from around the mediterranean, and making alexandria the preeminent intellectual center of its time until its decline after.

Misconceptions About The Library Of Alexandria Tales Of Times Forgotten By the time the library itself — or at least part of it — was burned down by julius cae­sar in 48 b.c., it had been falling into dis­use for quite some time. “it is some­times said that the destruc­tion of the library of alexan­dria set civ­i­liza­tion back by cen­turies,” ryan tells us. “this is a wild exag­ger­a­tion.”. The library of alexandria was established under the ptolemaic dynasty of egypt (323 30 bce) and flourished under the patronage of the early kings to become the most famous library of the ancient world, attracting scholars from around the mediterranean, and making alexandria the preeminent intellectual center of its time until its decline after.

What Really Happened To Library Of Alexandria Remains A Mystery