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It’s one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
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∙ 13y agoit was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the last one to live
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∙ 14y agoBecause it was the light for ships that came in, and it was a treasure to the citizens. It was a big tower, so they called it the "Lighthouse of Alexandria", since it was in Alexandria.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they needed light so the boats could see in the dark.
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What was the name of the Alexandria Lighthouse?
The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.
What is in the Alexandria lighthouse and What is the purpose?
the lighthouse of Alexandria was made to direct ships away from the shore or to the shore
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.
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.
What continent was the lighthouse of Alexandria on?
africa
What was the name of the Alexandria Lighthouse?
The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.
What is the oldest lighthouse?
the oldest lighthouse is the lighthouse of Alexandria
What is the continent of the lighthouse of alexandriaa?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Alexandria, Egypt. It was located on the African continent.
How many people built the lighthouse of Alexandria?
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
What is the history of the lighthouse at Alexandria?
It is an old lighthouse
What was Cleopatra's lighthouse called?
Lighthouse of Alexandria .
What is in the Alexandria lighthouse and What is the purpose?
the lighthouse of Alexandria was made to direct ships away from the shore or to the shore
What is one interesting fact about the lighthouse at Alexandria?
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.
What important event happened between 280 bc to 210 bc?
lighthouse of Alexandria :}
Why did they build the lighthouse of lighthouse of Alexandria?
why not -Bilbo Swaggins
What is the seven wonders of the world in Alexandria?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria .
What were the years the lighthouse of Alexandria took to build?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 280 and 247 BC.
