Library of Alexandria, maybe found

  • Thread starter Adam
  • Start date
In summary, archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the site of the Library of Alexandria in the Bruchion region of the Mediterranean city. The excavated area shows signs of lecture halls or auditoria, indicating the site's role as a major seat of learning. This discovery has the potential to uncover valuable artifacts and shed light on the knowledge and history stored in the library. It also has the potential to enhance our understanding of ancient civilizations and their advancements in education and learning. Further updates on the excavation are eagerly awaited.
  • #1
Adam
65
1
Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the site of the Library of Alexandria, often described as the world's first major seat of learning.

A Polish-Egyptian team has excavated parts of the Bruchion region of the Mediterranean city and discovered what look like lecture halls or auditoria.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3707641.stm
Very groovy.
 
Science news on Phys.org
  • #2
Nice stuff!
 
  • #3
It's incredible to think that this site, which held so much knowledge and history, has been buried for centuries. I hope they are able to uncover more artifacts and pieces of the library itself. It would be amazing to see what kind of texts and information were stored there. It's also interesting to think about the impact this discovery could have on our understanding of ancient civilizations and their advancements in education and learning. Can't wait to hear more updates on this excavation.
 

1. What is the Library of Alexandria?

The Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was located in Alexandria, Egypt and was founded by Ptolemy I Soter in the 3rd century BC.

2. What happened to the Library of Alexandria?

The exact fate of the Library of Alexandria is still debated among historians, but it is believed that it was destroyed by either Julius Caesar in 48 BC or during the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC. Some evidence suggests that parts of the library may have survived for a period of time after its destruction.

3. Is there a possibility that the Library of Alexandria could still be found?

While there is no concrete evidence of the Library of Alexandria being discovered, there have been several archaeological excavations in Alexandria that have uncovered artifacts and structures believed to be associated with the library. However, the exact location and remains of the library have not been confirmed.

4. What would be the significance of finding the Library of Alexandria?

If the Library of Alexandria were to be found, it would be a monumental discovery as it was known to contain a vast collection of ancient knowledge and texts from various civilizations. Its discovery could potentially shed light on many aspects of ancient history and literature, and provide insight into the development of civilizations.

5. How likely is it that the Library of Alexandria will be found?

It is difficult to determine the likelihood of the Library of Alexandria being found as it has been over 2000 years since its destruction. However, with advancements in technology and ongoing archaeological efforts, there is always a possibility of uncovering new information and potentially finding remnants of the library.

Similar threads

Replies
1
Views
3K
Replies
19
Views
9K
  • Earth Sciences
Replies
10
Views
8K
  • Sci-Fi Writing and World Building
Replies
15
Views
3K
  • STEM Academic Advising
Replies
10
Views
3K
  • General Discussion
Replies
11
Views
25K
  • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • General Discussion
2
Replies
65
Views
8K
Back
Top