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How many slaves did it take to build The Lighthouse of Alexandria?
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What is the cost to see the lighthouse of Alexandria?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria took 12 years to build. Archaeologists will never Know exactly how long it took, as many different sources all say different things.
How many people built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
How many times was the lighthouse of Alexandria hit by an earthquake?
There were two earthquakes that had a direct impact on the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Why were there so many windows in the lighthouse of Alexandria?
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Why was the lighthouse of Alexandria a wonder?
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. It employed remarkable technology for the time, and stood for many centruies before being destroyed by a series of earthquakes.
How many of the seven ancient wonders of the world are located in Africa?
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How many miles away could you see the lighthouse of Alexandria's light?
The range was 29 miles or 47 Kms
Did Cleopatra have slaves?
Yes, she had many slaves. Some were personal slaves, others were the palace staff and yet others were the public slaves in the city of Alexandria.
How many people visit the lighthouse of Alexandria?
Since the 13th century? None. That's when it was destroyed in an earthquake.
How many feet high was the First Lighthouse of Egypt?
The first lighthouse of Egypt was the Pharos, of Alexandria. The height of the lighthouse of Alexandria was estimated to have been between 115 and 135 m, or 380 and 440 ft, as 10th century travellers reported it as being 300 cubits high. To give a comparison, a 40 storey modern building is about 134m in height.
Why did Sostratus of Knidos construct the lighthouse of Alexandria?
Alexandria was an important trade centre, and a clearly visible lighthouse was necessary for the many ships entering the harbour. Also, it was a very wealthy city, and what better way to show off the wealth of a city than to construct a magnificent tower like the Pharos?
How many slaves did it take to build the piramyde of khphren?
Slaves were not used to build pyramids, they used a paid workforce.
