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What ancient wonder of the world was supposed to contain a library with millions of scrolls?
Answer
Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's greatest repositories of knowledge, was destroyed at some point between the 1st and 5th centuries.
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The exact cause of the Library's destruction remains unknown, with theories ranging from accidental fire to deliberate burning by various rulers.
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- Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- Colossus of Rhodes
- Lighthouse of Alexandria
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