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Ptolemaic Alexandria

P.M. Fraser
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361. The Lost Library of Alexandria artwork
The Rest Is HistoryAug 20, 2023
361. The Lost Library of Alexandria
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“The speaker mentions the author of Ptolemaic Alexandria, P.M. Fraser, who points out that the Library of Alexandria inspires a copycat example in Pergamum.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Library of Alexandria
For: Historians and scholars interested in ancient libraries
Key quote: “I think that what makes this such a convincing argument is that the original word for library in Greek is actually the shelves on which books are kept.”
The host discusses the implications of P.M. Fraser's work on the Library of Alexandria, particularly its integration within the museum complex. This exploration raises questions about the physical structure of the library and its historical context, drawing parallels to other ancient sites.