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Pharos Lighthouse at Alexandria

 

The Lighthouse was built on the Island of Pharos in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. It was build around 290 BCE. It was a working lighthouse that helped ships find their way safely into harbor. It was also a tourist attraction.  Visitors could buy food at the observation platform on the first level. Anyone who wished to do could climb nearly to the top. There were not many places in the ancient world that visitors could climb a man-made structure, 300 feet up, to view the sea.  The Lighthouse stood for over 1500 years. Scientists believe an earthquake topped the Lighthouse during the 1300's. Divers today search for remains at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.  The Lighthouse at Alexandria in PowerPoint format (pppst) The Lighthouse at Alexandria 7 Wonders of the World Pharos Lighthouse  Games & Sites to See Free Seven Wonders Clip Art   To learn more, click on the map below