Library of Philippopolis
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The library of Philippopolis is one of the administrative buildings built in the Northern part of the Roman forum in Plovdiv. The rectangular-shaped building has an approximate width of 20m and length of 15m. The library's main purpose was storing manuscripts and scrolls but it was also used as a place for education, reading, public discussions and speeches. Philippopolis was among the few ancient towns which had a library.
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Location | Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
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Coordinates | 42.143431°N 24.750206°E / 42.143431; 24.750206 |
Length | 15m |
Width | 20m |
History | |
Material | bricks |
Founded | 2nd century AD |
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