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Jeannie's avatar

I thought I knew a bit about Alexandria, but that was really interesting. It was a catastrophe when that library was destroyed.

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BOCN's avatar

Thank you. Such a great city with such fantastic history. Have you ever been?

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Jeannie's avatar

No, but It's on my bucket list!

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BOCN's avatar

I hope you get around to it. It's well worth a visit.

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David Maskill's avatar

Wow, didn't know the great library was partially built through confiscating books. Great article!

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BOCN's avatar

Yes, they were systematic about it. Thank you!

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BOCN's avatar

So much more to have mentioned, hence Issa's book. That would be an incredible discovery.

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