The building was built by the Athenian philosopher Titus Flavius Pantaenus between 98 and 102 AD, during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan. The library building was dedicated to Athena Archegetis along with Trajan himself and the people of Athens, according to an inscription on the lintel of the main entrance, which has survived built into the late Roman wall.
The monument still exists today, but in a fragmentary state. It is partially covered by the late Roman wall of the Agora and mainly by the large tower. It is one of the buildings where the study of philosophy and the cult of the Muses flourished. Destroyed in 267 AD during the invasion of the Heruli.
Excavations of the building began in 1933, and the first results appeared two years later, in 1935. The eastern part of the library building was excavated in 1970.
The monument still exists today, but in a fragmentary state. It is partially covered by the late Roman wall of the Agora and mainly by the large tower. It is one of the buildings where the study of philosophy and the cult of the Muses flourished. Destroyed in 267 AD during the invasion of the Heruli.
Excavations of the building began in 1933, and the first results appeared two years later, in 1935. The eastern part of the library building was excavated in 1970.
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