The ancient library preserves the history of Ireland.

Ireland is known as a land of culture and art. It is a country famous for its music, poetry, and writers who have left their mark on the history of modern art worldwide.

Ancient books from the 15th century, the famous Brian Boru harp which is over 600 years old, are perhaps the finest treasures of the thousand-year history and culture of the Republic of Ireland, and these treasures are currently preserved at the Trinity University Library (Ireland).

Inaugurated in 1732, Trinity College Library originally had a flat plaster ceiling. However, over time, as the book collection grew enormous, the library needed expansion to increase its capacity. In 1860, the library's ceiling was raised and a vaulted roof was constructed. The upper levels were then utilized to store books, creating a vast and overwhelming space.

Today, there are over 200,000 ancient books in storage, and this number continues to grow because it is estimated that the preservation process alone will take several decades.

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