Rising 140 meters, the gleaming white marble lighthouse symbolized Alexandria's power. Construction, based on Sostratus of Cnidus's plans, began in 299 BC. After 20 years, the tower neared completion, a beacon for those voyaging to Alexandria. Have you ever seen such a grand structure? #Alexandria #lighthouse #history #symbol #architecture | Odyssey - Ancient History

Agnodike looked to it as a beacon of hope, according to Roman scholar Hyginus. Today, nothing remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Its precise location is shrouded in mystery, but evidence points to this very spot. #Alexandria #Lighthouse #History #Archaeology #AncientWorld | Odyssey - Ancient History

46K views · 388 reactions | An abandoned outpost near Alexandria reveals foundations of a large building. Was it a temple, lighthouse, or military installation? Archaeologists found an underground gallery and ancient cistern. English sailors sought shelter in the 17th century, leaving their mark. Can you imagine the stories these walls hold? #archaeology #history #Alexandria #ancient #mystery | Odyssey - Ancient History | Facebook