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Library of Hadrian

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Emperor Hadrian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 117 to 138 AD was an ardent admirer of Greek culture and regularly visited Athens. Hadrian wanted to make Athens the cultural capital of the Roman Empire, and during his visits he initiated several building projects, including the construction of a large library......

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