Lighthouse of Alexandria
Also known as: Alexandria Lighthouse · Pharos of Alexandria · Lighthouse Wonder of the Ancient World
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
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Iconic architectural project of the dynasty
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this lighthouse symbolized the wealth and engineering prowess of the Ptolemaic rulers.