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Blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria recovered from seabed

Summary by HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
Archaeologists have recovered twenty-two stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Also known as the Lighthouse of Pharos, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was completed during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC) in the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Estimates suggest that the lighthouse stood at least 100 metres in height and was topped by a giant furnace and mirror that could …

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HeritageDaily - Archaeology News broke the news in on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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