Sarapeum (Either of two temples of ancient Egypt

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• Sarapeum — Either of two temples of ancient Egypt that were dedicated to the worship of the Greco Egyptian god Sarapis. The original temple was built on the western bank of the Nile, near Saqqara, during the reign of Ramses II on a site originally dedicated …   Universalium

• Egypt, ancient — Introduction  civilization in northeastern Africa dating from the 3rd millennium BC. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article… …   Universalium

• Serapeum — /ser euh pee euhm/, n., pl. Serapeums, Serapea / pee euh/. a place, as a burial site, building, or group of buildings, dedicated to Serapis. [1835 45; < LL Serapeum < GK Serapeîon] * * * ▪ ancient temples, Egypt also spelled  Sarapeum, or… …   Universalium

• Library of Alexandria — For the modern library, see Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This Latin inscription regarding Tiberius Claudius Balbilus of Rome (d. c. AD 79) mentions the ALEXANDRINA BYBLIOTHECE (line eight).. The Royal Library of Alexandria, or Ancient Library of… …   Wikipedia