Standing tall on the island of Pharos in ancient Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria once soared over 350 feet, guiding sailors and symbolizing the might of Alexandria. Built in the 3rd century ...

What survives of Ptolemy’s famed pharos now lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. In 1968, a UNESCO expedition identified the ruins of the lighthouse in the ancient port of Alexandria.

Alexandria’s governor is now going to assess the plans and decide whether to give them final approval. Also known as the Pharos Lighthouse, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the world’s ...

Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...

This high-paying yet daunting role is that of a lighthouse keeper at the Pharos of Alexandria, a legendary structure near Alexandria’s port in Egypt. Though it offers unmatched wealth ...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was a testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. Built in the third century BC on the small island of Pharos, it was the first lighthouse in recorded ...

Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation, photo: Christoph Gerigk One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Alexandria's 40-story lighthouse, the Pharos, dated from c. 283 B.C. It fell into ruin in the 1300s.

Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...