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.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was an ancient wonder of the world located in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It was a tall and majestic lighthouse built by the ancient Egyptians.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria.
The lighthouse at Alexandria was also known as Pharos.
Although it has long disappeared it is still considered to be one of 7 wonders of the ancient world.
the oldest lighthouse is the lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Alexandria, Egypt. It was located on the African continent.
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
It is an old lighthouse
Lighthouse of Alexandria .
the lighthouse of Alexandria was made to direct ships away from the shore or to the shore
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.
The Great Wonder of the Ancient World, often referred to as the Lighthouse of Alexandria, was built around 280 BC during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in Alexandria, Egypt. It was completed in approximately 247 BC. The lighthouse was eventually damaged by a series of earthquakes, with its ruins being discovered in the 15th century AD by explorers and archaeologists.