Ancient Scrolls Reveal What Happened to the Library of Alexandria
The Royal Library of Alexandria was considered one of the most important scholarly institutions of its time as it contained texts and scrolls from some of the greatest scholars of those times. But people believed the library was destroyed in a fire when Julius Caesar’s army attacked Egypt. However, a series of scrolls were discovered that indicate the government shut down the library as a result of budget cuts. The structure fell into a state of disarray and was likely destroyed around the year 642.