Lighthouse of Alexandria

Welcome to the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, often called the 'Pharos' after the small island upon which it was built. As you stand near the 'Eastern Harbor' of Alexandria, you are at the location of one of the 'Seven…

We begin at the imaginary footprint of the Lighthouse's 'square base.' This foundation was 'robust, wide, and tapered slightly inward' to provide 'stability during earthquakes and coastal storms'. The 'outside walls were composed…

Moving upward in our mind's eye, we reach the 'second floor,' which 'rises in an octagon shape'. Why eight sides? …

We arrive at the 'highest tier,' the 'cylindrical beacon tower'. Here, a 'fire raged in the center night and day,' and 'behind it a giant polished bronze mirror reflected and enhanced the light'. …

At the very 'summit' of the Pharos stood a 'colossal statue,' either 'Zeus, Poseidon, or Helios,' depending on the account. He stood with an 'arm extended,' 'more than just adornment'. …

We conclude our tour at the 'Citadel of Qaitbay,' which 'was built on top of the ruins in the 15th century'. The 'Citadel' 'utilized stones from the old lighthouse,' which had been 'ripped apart piece by piece' by 'earthquakes'. …

As we conclude our tour of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, we are left with a 'heart full of' 'divine providence' and 'spirit of hope'. This 'magnificent' 'Wonder' was a 'center of light and knowledge' that 'transformed' the…