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Serapeum of Alexandria

The Serapeum of Alexandria was a special building that was built a long time ago in the city of Alexandria, which is in Egypt. It was a really important place where people would go to worship a powerful god named Serapis. This god was really unique because he was a combination of two other gods, Osiris and Apis. This made him extra special to the people who believed in him.

The Serapeum building was very big and very beautiful. It was filled with all kinds of special rooms and decorations. One of the most important aspects of the Serapeum was its library. This was a really big collection of books and writings that were kept in the building. It was said to be one of the largest libraries in the world at that time!

Over time, the Serapeum of Alexandria became a really significant landmark in the city. People came from all over the world to see it and learn from its books. But unfortunately, the Serapeum was destroyed many years ago during a war. However, people still talk about how special it was, and how much it meant to the people of Alexandria.