Bizarre Archaeological Finds That Still Baffle Scientists Today

The Library of Alexandria

This was the largest collection of historical text in the history of man, showcasing scientific and biological recordings long before these concepts were even considered important. However, it is likely that Julius Caesar ordered the library to be burned, but some research indicates that the library was burned down because of government budget cuts. The texts that survived were rewritten over time, thankfully. 

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