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In which century did the Library of Alexandria reach its peak collection?
Answer
3rd century BCE
The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE during the Ptolemaic period, reached its zenith with an estimated 700,000 scrolls.
💡 Did you know?
The Library of Alexandria was as much a research institute as a library—scholars lived there and made groundbreaking discoveries in mathematics and astronomy.
Other options people guess
- 1st century BCE
- 1st century CE
- 2nd century CE
Topics
- Ancient Egypt
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