The Lighthouse of Alexandria (c. 280 BCE)

280 BCE · İskenderiye, Mısır · cultural

Built on the island of Pharos, this lighthouse stood roughly 100–140 m high; a three-tiered stone structure whose mirrored light system could be seen from 50 km away.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was brought down by an earthquake during the Arab period.

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What was The Lighthouse of Alexandria (c. 280 BCE)?
Built on the island of Pharos, this lighthouse stood roughly 100–140 m high; a three-tiered stone structure whose mirrored light system could be seen from 50 km away.
When did The Lighthouse of Alexandria (c. 280 BCE) happen?
280 BCE
Where did The Lighthouse of Alexandria (c. 280 BCE) take place?
İskenderiye, Mısır