Archaeologists have retrieved monumental stone blocks from the seabed off Alexandria, Egypt, believed to be part of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Some pieces weigh up to 80 tons and may ...

Massive stone blocks from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered from the Mediterranean seabed, bringing ...

When the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt was completed in the 3rd century B.C.E., most wouldn’t have been able to glimpse the peak of the gargantuan tower, but all could see its light. The structure ...

History: Upon its completion, the Alexandria lighthouse -- commonly estimated to have been about 400 feet high -- was one of the tallest structures on Earth. The Greek architect Sostratus designed it ...

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 ...