

Episode #139- What Became of the Great Library of Alexandria? (Part I)
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Schliemann's Alexandria Scam
- Heinrich Schliemann, famed for discovering Troy, tried to excavate in Alexandria, Egypt.
- He claimed to have found Cleopatra's head, but experts believe it was a fake.
Library Destruction Debate
- Many believe the Great Library's destruction was a singular catastrophic event.
- Experts disagree on when, why, and even if the Library was destroyed.
Ptolemy's Cultural Strategy
- Ptolemy I, Alexander the Great's successor in Egypt, established the Ptolemaic dynasty.
- He aimed to legitimize his rule by making Alexandria a cultural hub.