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Anyone know the reasons why the museum/library in the city of Alexandria in Egypt is historically important?Thanks a bunch. =D
-- Anonymous, October 10, 2004
It preserved Greek knowledge and culture even after the ancient Greeks themselves were gone.
-- Anonymous, October 12, 2004
It was the biggest one and had the most stuff - gobs more than any other place. It also had more eggheads working there. They argued a lot.
-- Anonymous, October 11, 2004