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TIL, Nalanda University library was destroyed in 1193 by islamic invaders because the monks refused to convert to Islam . The 700 year old institution attracted students and teachers from europe and asia. The fire that destroyed the library lasted 3 months and burnt about 9 million manuscripts.
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“I’m going to kill your people, and
burn and destroy everything you love and hold dear, surely they will make you believe what I Believe” -every religion ever
Religion is evil.
Seems about on par with organized religion. Especially Islam
We often hear about the ancient libraries that were lost to fire, but have any been discovered with their collections intact?