The Celsus Library was built around 100 BC. built. At its time, it was the third largest library in the world, after Alexandria and Pergamon. A fire and an earthquake in the 3rd century. AD, destroyed the library and with it the extensive knowledge that was recorded in the many scrolls.

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Wonderful ancient facility. Here you can imagine life in ancient times. It's impressive what great buildings could be built back then.

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1. Library of Celsus – Celsus Library loop from Atatürk

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2. Celsus Library – Library of Celsus loop from Atatürk

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3. Library of Celsus – Celsus Library loop from Atatürk

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1. Library of Celsus – Celsus Library loop from Atatürk

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