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The first lighthouses could be said to be those of ancient times when fires were set along waters' edges to warn boats about rocky and dangerous reefs and shorelines. The Egyptians were actually the first group of people to build a lighthouse, complete with wick lamps for light. Between 285 and 247 BC, the Egyptians completed the tallest lighthouse ever built. It was believed to be up to 660 feet tall and lasted for over 1,500 years. This was the famous "Pharos", or Lighthouse of Alexandria, and one of the wonders of the ancient world. Other early builders of lighthouses were the Phoenicians, Greeks, and the Romans.

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