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Lighthouse of Alexandria

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Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most famous lighthouse in antiquity. It was a technological triumph and is the …

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Oct 4, 2024
The 15th-Century Qaitbay Citadel is built on the site of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. A privilege to see the site and a beautiful area… Full review by Chris S
May 7, 2024
Well you know the lighthouse no longer exists. It tumbled down in an earthquake during the 14th Century. It was eventually replaced by the fort at the same site, as well as an expanded harber. Full review by Thomas V
Feb 14, 2024
I have now seen the one intact wonder (pyramids) and the 3 remnants (Ephesus, mausoleum n British Museum, and this), so my wonders tour is complete, so I was very excited to be here. Having said that… Full review by ken j
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The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient E…
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It was a tower built in the 3rd century BC on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt to serve as that port's landmark, and later, its lighthous…
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The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom, during the reign o…
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Located:Pharos, Alexandria, Egypt
Height:103 to 118 m (338 to 387 ft)

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