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Lighthouse of Alexandria ( Pharos Lighthouse). By Josh Mehling. Location. Eastern point of Pharos island Built around 290 – 270 BC Nothing is left today because it toppled in 1303 AD by an earthquake. Purpose. Alexander the Great chose the location, and Ptolemy authorized the building - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Lighthouse of Alexandria(Pharos Lighthouse)
By Josh Mehling
Location
• Eastern point of Pharos island• Built around 290 – 270 BC• Nothing is left today because it toppled in
1303 AD by an earthquake
Purpose
• Alexander the Great chose the location, and Ptolemy authorized the building
• Built to guide ships to Alexandria’s harbor• Mirrors reflected light from fire out to the
water
Uniqueness
• It WAS the first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building in existence
• It took 20 years to build• It was stone faced with white marble blocks
with lead mortar
Ancient Foresight
• Lighthouses began to be built in more areas because of the success of the Pharos Lighthouse (e.g.: Boston Light)
• The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World