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How many people built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
What is the name of the large bronze statue that Alexander the Great had built?
The Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria
Why was the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria built?
Primarily, they built this lighthouse so that it could guide sailors on the harbor at night. Alexandria was an important port city in Egypt at the time. Additionally, it was built for the guards to lookout and watch out for escapes because the lighthouse was located closely to a military building.
What were the years the lighthouse of Alexandria took to build?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 280 and 247 BC.
Who is Sostratus of Knidos?
he built the lighthouse of alexandria.
Where was the lighthouse of Alexandra built?
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.
Who designed the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
Sostratos of Knidos built it
Where was lighthouse of Alexandria location?
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.
What is the relative location for the lighthouse of Alexandria?
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.
When was Alexandria's lighthouse built?
Between 280 and 247 BC
Who were the 3 people who built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
Ptolemy I Soter
Who decided to built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
Ptolemy I Soter I (Ptolemaios)
