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Is It True That...
...The Library of Alexandria Burned Down?24 min
Available until 15/07/2026
16/07/2025
The Library of Alexandria was considered a treasure trove of knowledge - and its loss shows how fragile knowledge can be. What has been preserved over thousands of years has often been painstakingly preserved and copied. But whether on parchment, as a manuscript or on microchips - the decisive factor is how we use this heritage to build bridges between the past, present and future.
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Germany
Year
2024
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