The Library of Alexandria was probably not destroyed in a single fire.
Why it is true
Contrary to popular belief, the Library of Alexandria did not disappear in a single fire. Historians believe it was lost gradually over centuries, due to funding cuts, wars and various fires, including Julius Caesar's in 48 BC.
Source: Smithsonian
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