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  • Alexandria, Egypt
    642
    Library of Alexandria

    Alexandria was captured by the Muslim army of 'Amr ibn al-'As

    Alexandria, Egypt
    642

    In 642 AD, Alexandria was captured by the Muslim army of 'Amr ibn al-'As. Several later Arabic sources describe the library's destruction by the order of Caliph Omar.




  • Rome
    642 BC
    Roman Kingdom

    Ancus Marcius

    Rome
    642 BC

    Following the mysterious death of Tullus, the Romans elected a peaceful and religious king in his place, Numa's grandson, Ancus Marcius. Much like his grandfather, Ancus did little to expand the borders of Rome and only fought wars to defend the territory.




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