The discoveries are transforming vague legends about Alexandria into proof of its profound influence on the ancient world. “I’m not interested in mysteries, but in evidence,” Empereur says ...

These pictures spanned from 1974 to ... t know much about Egypt have at least heard of Alexandria. This famous city has been home to some of ancient history's most important people and sites.

but by an ancient library in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, circa 283 BC? Named after Alexander the Great, the city of Alexandria was once home to the world’s greatest archive of knowledge.