Alexandria's ancient library found

I, Brian · 05-15-2004, 10:23 PM

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.

Two thousand years ago, the library housed works by the greatest thinkers and writers of the ancient world.

Works by Plato and Socrates and many others were later destroyed in a fire.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3707641.stm

juantoo3 · 05-17-2004, 06:28 AM

Thanks Brian, this is way cool if it pans out!

I saw a program a few months ago on PBS where a group believed they had found the ruins of the Lighthouse at Alexandria, in the harbor. There were some really beautiful sculptures removed from the site and placed in the local museum.

I, Brian · 05-17-2004, 08:39 AM

I saw that program, too.

Sacredstar · 12-06-2004, 03:42 PM

Great news thank you Brian, just wish they hadn't burnt so much...

being love

Sacredstar

05-15-2004, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	Alexandria's ancient library found 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. Two thousand years ago, the library housed works by the greatest thinkers and writers of the ancient world. Works by Plato and Socrates and many others were later destroyed in a fire. More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3707641.stm

12-06-2004, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sacredstar Interfaith Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 1,125	Re: Alexandria's ancient library found Great news thank you Brian, just wish they hadn't burnt so much... being love Sacredstar

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05-17-2004, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
juantoo3 ~~~~~~~~~ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gator Country, FL, USA Posts: 3,973	Thanks Brian, this is way cool if it pans out! I saw a program a few months ago on PBS where a group believed they had found the ruins of the Lighthouse at Alexandria, in the harbor. There were some really beautiful sculptures removed from the site and placed in the local museum.

05-17-2004, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
I, Brian Soul Rebel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Highlands of Scotland Posts: 4,604	I saw that program, too.