The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was built on the small island of Pharos to serve as a guiding beacon for sailors navigating the busy harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. Constructing it in the water allowed it to be visible from a great distance, helping ships safely enter the port and avoid the rocky coastline. Its strategic location also emphasized the power and wealth of the city, showcasing its status as a major trading hub in the ancient world.
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.
he built 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.
Ptolemy I Soter I (Ptolemaios)
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as The Pharos of Alexandria, no longer stands. It was originally built on the island of Pharos, just off the coast of Alexandria, between 280 and 247 BC (BCE).
about 2,350 people built the lighthouse of alexandria
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.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built between 280 and 247 BC.
he built the lighthouse of alexandria.
2,350 egyptions built it
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.
Sostratos of Knidos built it
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 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.
Between 280 and 247 BC
Ptolemy I Soter
Ptolemy I Soter I (Ptolemaios)