[Northkeep] Oops (was Re: TEACHERS BEWARE ...._

[Marc Carlson]

>The Library (or the Museum as it was then known) of Alexandria *burned* 
>when Caesar's troops set fire to nearby ships in 47 BC, yes.  The 
>institution continued however, and survived the rioting of fanatical 
>Christians in 391 although large parts were damaged.  The final destruction 
>was in 641 under the orders of Omar, Caliph of Bagdad.

Oops, I forgot to mention that in April of 2002 a new Bibliotheca 
Alexandrina was opened...

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,52028,00.html

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