Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This famous Greek lighthouse lasted 1,500 years, built to guide ships into Alexandria safe.
In the 3rd century BC, the ancient Greeks in Alexandria erected the first lighthouse in history - the lighthouse of Alexandria.
At that time, the city of Alexandria was in Egypt but owned by Greece.Moreover, this city was named after Alexander the Great because this army successfully conquered this place.
Therefore, for the ancient Greeks, the Alexandria lighthouse symbolized the mighty power of Alexander the Great and the Ptolemy dynasty.
According to records, the lighthouse of Alexandria was built under King Ptolemy I and completed the construction around 283 BC under King Ptolemy II.
Greek architect Sostratus of Cnidus designed the Lighthouse of Alexandria.The building is 110 meters taller and just behind the Giza pyramid at that time.
At the top of the lighthouse Alexandria is a famous Poseidon statue in Greek mythology made of copper and a 7m-high trident handle.
It is estimated that the construction of the Alexandria lighthouse costs an enormous amount of 800 talents.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is a fortress that not only guides ships into Alexandria safely but also has troops stationed here and a pool full of water when surrounded by enemy forces.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria experienced many failures and repairs due to the earthquake.However, this work suffered a complete collapse in 1303 during a severe earthquake.
Later, fortress Qait Bey was built in the location where the lighthouse of Alexandria was located in 1479.
