In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.
Thirty years after its discovery, pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which stood watch long ago in the harbors of ancient Egypt, are being pulled from the depths of the Mediterranean.
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The lighthouse of Alexandria: Engineering marvel of the ancient world
Discover the awe-inspiring Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the tallest structures of the ancient world. Learn how Alexander the Great’s vision and brilliant Hellenistic engineering created a beacon ...
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