The Great Library of Alexandria

The Origins of the Great Library

The Great Library of Alexandria, one of the wonders of the ancient world, was founded by Ptolemy II Philadelphus around 300 BCE. It quickly became the largest and most significant library of the ancient world, housing countless scrolls and mystical secrets.

Fun Facts About the Library

• It was said to have housed over 400,000 scrolls!
• Some of the greatest minds in history visited it, including Euclid, Archimedes, Houdini and even Aristotle!
• It may have had its own "research assistants" — paid scholars who helped with the library's enormous collection!

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