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The Library of Ashurbanipal: The First Systematically Organized Collection
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The Library of Ashurbanipal: The First Systematically Organized Collection
In the 7th century BC, the Neo-Assyrian King Ashurbanipal established what is considered the world's first truly systematic library in his capital, Nineveh. While earlier rulers had kept archives, Ashurbanipal’s project was unique in its "Old Style" ambition: he sought to collect the entirety of human knowledge under one roof, organized and cataloged for the first time in history.1. The Royal Mandate: "The King’s Search"Ashurbanipal was a rare l…
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