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Culture
The Library of Alexandria Is Long-Gone – And All Around Us
Lost Masterpieces
The Library of Alexandria was completely destroyed nearly 2,000 years ago leaving no physical trace behind – but its formative scholarship and cultural resonance endure.
Allison McNearney
Published
Jul. 14 2018
9:02PM EDT
Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images
Allison McNearney
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allison.mcnearney@gmail.com
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