The Lighthouse of Alexandria: Legend of the Mediterranean and Wonder of the Ancient World
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was an ancient wonder located on the small island of Pharos, connected to the city of Alexandria by a causeway. Standing approximately 100 to 130 meters tall, it was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world for many centuries. The lighthouse was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (around 280 BC) to guide sailors safely into the busy harbor of Alexandria, one of the most important ports of the ancient world. It had a statue of Zeus or Poseidon at its top, and its light was produced by large open flames, possibly amplified by mirrors. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was eventually destroyed by a series of earthquakes in the 14th century, but it remains a symbol of ancient architectural and engineering brilliance.
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