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Mouseion - University in ancient Alexandria
It was widely reported that Polish archaeologists have unearthed thirteen lecture halls that once belonged to an ancient Alexandrian University in ancient Egypt. It is well known that Mouseion, Alexandria's famous ancient University was founded by Ptolemy Lagides (Ptolemy I Soter). He was a Greek general, historian and companion of Alexander the Great. The Ptolemaic Mouseion was conceived of as a cultural center serving the muses – a concept with deep roots in the Greek world. Originally, a…
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