Events with tag - Ancient Scholarship

January 1, 301 BC

Establishment of the Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria, established around 300-290 BCE under Ptolemy I Soter, became the ancient world's largest library and research institution, housing over 500,000 scrolls at its peak.

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.