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The Alexandria Lighthouse (or Pharos Lighthouse) was built As i symbol of Granduer and for functionality, The Nile Was a very, very Busy River and ships would need to see the Entrance to Egypt along the nile at night

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Why did they build the lighthouse of lighthouse of Alexandria?

why not -Bilbo Swaggins


What were the years the lighthouse of Alexandria took to build?

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 280 and 247 BC.


How much money did it take to build the lighthouse of Alexandria?

200,350 $


When was the lighthouse of Alexandria completed?

It was build between 280 and 247 BC


What was the lighthouse of Alexandria built with?

Build mainly with large blocks of Limestone


What was the name of the Alexandria Lighthouse?

The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.


Who build the lighthouse of Alexandria?

Started by Ptolomy the First and finished by his son, started about 280 BC


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


How long did the lighthouse of Alexandria last?

The lighthouse (Pharos) of Alexandria was started in 281 BCE and finished in 247 BCE, taking thirty-four years to build (since in BCE, the years were backwards). It was built by Sostratus of Knidos.


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.