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Some sources say the Lighthouse of Alexandria was built with granite and limestone blocks. In 1994, divers found chunks of limestone underwater that they believed to be from the lighthouse, so most likely it WAS built with limestone. However, no one can be sure.

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The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known at the Pharos of Alexandria, built between 280 and 274BC, was built at Alexandria, Egypt. It was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world

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