This period was marked by increased bureaucracy, along with important cultural developments such as the creation of the Museum and the Library of Alexandria.
Citation:
Bouchard, Elsa. "Reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in Egypt".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010
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