But according to various legends, Myth, and Historical writings there were several libraries in Egypt and around the Mediterranean and Middle East.
One of which was maintained by the Priesthood of the city Sais, from which Plato claimed the Athenian Statesman Solon was informed of Atlantis.
But time, changing political climates, conflict, and the emergence of the Abrahamic faiths. Saw them destroyed, hidden by their caretakers, and or purged of anything the newly dominant Abrahamic Religious leaders thought might contradict them. Which in many cases was the entirety of their content.
Which seems to be a running theme anywhere any of the three major Abrahamic faiths show up. Any records, and repositories of knowledge. Along with as many of the caretakers of said knowledge as could be found. Is via various means and methods inevitably put to the sword and torch.
Though to be fair to the Abrahamic faiths. They were far from the only people to engage in the practice. The Hindus, Buddhists, and other assorted faiths did the same thing. The Abrahamic faiths just happened to be some of the most rabidly fanatical in undertaking their purges. While others were comparatively more sloppy.
Alexandria is the most well known and public.
But according to various legends, Myth, and Historical writings there were several libraries in Egypt and around the Mediterranean and Middle East.
One of which was maintained by the Priesthood of the city Sais, from which Plato claimed the Athenian Statesman Solon was informed of Atlantis.
But time, changing political climates, conflict, and the emergence of the Abrahamic faiths. Saw them destroyed, hidden by their caretakers, and or purged of anything the newly dominant Abrahamic Religious leaders thought might contradict them. Which in many cases was the entirety of their content.
Which seems to be a running theme anywhere any of the three major Abrahamic faiths show up. Any records, and repositories of knowledge. Along with as many of the caretakers of said knowledge as could be found. Is via various means and methods inevitably put to the sword and torch.
Though to be fair to the Abrahamic faiths. They were far from the only people to engage in the practice. The Hindus, Buddhists, and other assorted faiths did the same thing. The Abrahamic faiths just happened to be some of the most rabidly fanatical in undertaking their purges. While others were comparatively more sloppy.
Interesting info.