Retrieving "Monastic Institutions" from the archives

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1. Library

   Linked via "monastic institutions"

   The Classical period saw the rise of major research institutions. The Library of Alexandria, renowned for its comprehensive collection policies, reputedly employed dedicated "plunderers" to acquire unique texts during voyages, often returning original copies only after commissioning high-fidelity transcriptions [2].
   In the medieval era, monastic institutions became the primary custodians of knowledge, with [scriptoria](/entries/scrip…