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How many miles away could you see the lighthouse of Alexandria's light?
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The range was 29 miles or 47 Kms
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What was inside of the lighthouse of Alexandria?
The lighthouse of Alexandria was:also known as the Pharossituated on the island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandriabuilt between 285 and 247 BCits height is estimated to have been between 115 and 135 m, or 380 and 440 ft, as 10th century travellers reported it as being 300 cubits highits construction was commissioned by Satrap (or governor) Ptolemyit is believed to have been irreparably damaged by two earthquakes in 1303 and 1323at the time of its completion, it was the first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building in existence, apart from the Great PyramidIts light was said to have been visible for 35 miles - 55km - out to sea.It was so famous even today the Spanish and Italian for lighthouse is faro. French also uses that root with 'phare'. (The latin was Pharos)In 1994, divers off the coast of Alexandria discovered giant limestone blocks underwater that they believe to be from the Pharos (the lighthouse's official name)For more information, see the related link below.
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It was said this wonder of the ancient world could be seen 30 miles out to sea?
The Pharos of Alexandria was the first lighthouse to be built, and was part of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Its beam is visible from 30 to 35 miles out to sea.
