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How did the library of alexandria catch fire?

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Burned by the Christians in revolt against the Pagans.

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ItActuallyDeclinedGradually overSeveralCenturies. TheLibrary orPartWas AccidentallyBurned byJuliusCaesar during his CivilWar in 48BC. UnclearHowMuchDestroyed, seems SurvivedOrWasRebuilt. Between 270&275 Alexandria sawRebellion&ImperialRoman counterattackThatProbably destroyedWhatRemained, Wikipedia

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