The decline of the Library of Alexandria

[guy]

The ancient city of Alexandria was a center of learning for the ancient world. Indicative of this cultural center was the Library of Alexandria. Rather than from a single cataclysmic event, the library’s demise was the result of a series of mishaps (some intentional, some not) and a loss of public support. 
 

This article is both readable and fair:

”Wendrich characterized the destruction of the Library of Alexandria as a "slow decay" that "took place over centuries." Indeed, most scholars today are in general agreement that the library suffered a prolonged, painful decline rather than an abrupt, dramatic death. As its influence waned over time, many of its collections were sold or destroyed, and its buildings were ultimately razed or converted into other facilities, such as churches or mosques. 
However, this decline was hastened by a number of dramatic events, each of which played a role in lessening the importance of Alexandria as an intellectual center.”

https://www.livescience.com/rise-and-fall-of-the-great-alexandria-library

An informative (and unbiased) video on the decline of the Library of Alexandria:

 

 

A nice recreation of the ancient city of Alexandria:

 

Edited August 20, 2023 by guy

[Crispina]

I'll be sure to watch this later. Very interesting, thanks for posting.