The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built in ALexandria, Egypt around 250BC. The Lighthouse destroyed by a series of earthquakes over several centuries, until in 1480AD even the concrete base was no longer able to be found.
Alexandria
The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.
Alexandria's lighthouse was built using solid blocks of granite and limestone. The Lighthouse took 12 years to construct, and was built between 290-270 BC/BCE. After 1500 yrs. the lighthouse was knocked down after several earthquakes, but some parts of the lighthouse still remain on the shore of the harbor and in the water.
the lighthouse of Alexandria was made to direct ships away from the shore or to the shore
There were two earthquakes that had a direct impact on the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.
the oldest lighthouse is the lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Alexandria, Egypt. It was located on the African continent.
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
It is an old lighthouse
Lighthouse of Alexandria .
Alexandria's lighthouse was built using solid blocks of granite and limestone. The Lighthouse took 12 years to construct, and was built between 290-270 BC/BCE. After 1500 yrs. the lighthouse was knocked down after several earthquakes, but some parts of the lighthouse still remain on the shore of the harbor and in the water.
the lighthouse of Alexandria was made to direct ships away from the shore or to the shore
It is believed that, not only was the lighthouse at Alexandria the tallest lighthouse in the world for its time, but no lighthouse constructed since then has equalled it in height.
why not -Bilbo Swaggins
The Lighthouse of Alexandria .
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 280 and 247 BC.