The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, once stood tall in Alexandria, Egypt, on the island of Pharos in the city’s harbor. At the time of its construction, it stretched ...

When the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt was completed in the 3rd century B.C.E., most wouldn’t have been able to glimpse the peak of the gargantuan tower, but all could see its light.

In 280 B.C., several decades after the death of Alexander the Great, the first ever lighthouse was constructed in Alexandria, Egypt.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was reportedly constructed in the 200s B.C., during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, as reported by Popular Mechanics. The monument was active until 1303, after ...

Egypt is planning to rebuild one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Standing at 137 metres tall, the Lighthouse was built in 280 BC and collapsed after a ...

Archaeologists in Egypt will resurrect 22 pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria for digital reconstruction, showcasing this ancient Wonder’s original splendor.

Experts said the importance of Alexandria's lighthouse lies with the far-reaching influence of its innovative architecture. Its distinctive tapering tiers have been influential in both Islamic and ...

Archaeologists in Egypt will resurrect 22 pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria for digital reconstruction, showcasing this ancient Wonder’s original splendor.

Archaeologists in Egypt will resurrect 22 pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria for digital reconstruction, showcasing this ancient Wonder’s original splendor.