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Description of Alexandria’s Lighthouse Found in Ancient Chinese Writings
In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.
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Lighthouse, Alexandria, 300 BCE
Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...
National Geographic news2mon
Alexandria Post-Voyage Extension
You can also see the only existing replica of the Pharos Lighthouse that used to mark Alexandria’s harbor—the 2nd of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then, enjoy lunch before departing ...
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How satellites could protect archaeology sites vulnerable to climate change
Specifically, the study focuses on the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt. This area is perhaps best known for the famous Lighthouse (or Pharos) of Alexandria, which was completed around 280 BCE ...
Smith College7mon
Lighthouse, Alexandria, 300 BCE
Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...