Library of Alexandria

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We all know the greatness of the library of Alexandria. It was founded after Alexander the Great death, by one of his generals, Ptolemy I who founded the Greek dynasty of Egypt, the Ptolemeic dynasty.

It contained thousands of scrolls containg invaluable information, priceless works of art and even Alexander's corpse, which was encased. It might have even contained works which could gave us information on the remote cultures and civilisations of the Mediteraneean, including Atlantis.

So, what really happened with it? Did it really burn down,on the reign of Theodosius the Great?
Or was it saved and hidden somewhere?

Please discuss. It's one of my favourite subjects.