The lighthouse of Alexandria by Joël Jurg (Ancientlegobricks)
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The lighthouse of Alexandria


Joël Jurg (Ancientlegobricks)

The Pharos/ Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the 7 ancient world wonders, it was build during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC) and survived until 1303 AD. It had a height of over 100m and was the tallest man-made structure for centuries.

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