Events with tag - Ancient Knowledge

January 1, 291 BC

Founding of the Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria, established around 295-285 BCE during Ptolemy I Soter's reign, became the ancient world's greatest center of learning. Housing over 200,000 scrolls, it served as a premier research institution that attracted scholars from across the Mediterranean.

January 1, 286 BC

Great Library of Alexandria

The Great Library of Alexandria was established around 285 BCE as the ancient world's largest library and research institution. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, it housed up to 500,000 scrolls and attracted leading scholars from across the Mediterranean region.