An empty space of approximately was left between the outer walls and the shelves to allow for air circulation, intending to prevent the library from becoming overly humid in the warm climate of Anatolia, an early attempt at library preservation.
An empty space of approximately was left between the outer walls. This was to allow for air circulation, intending to prevent the library from becoming overly humid in the warm climate of Anatolia. An empty space of approximately was left between the shelves. This was to allow for air circulation, intending to prevent the library from becoming overly humid in the warm climate of Anatolia. Anatolia was an early attempt at library preservation.