🧿 Pharos

Egypt · Africa · 31.21°N, 29.89°E

The Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. It has been estimated to have been at least 100 metres (330 ft) in overall height. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, for many centuries it was one of the world's tallest man-made structures.

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Country	Egypt
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	31.21°N, 29.89°E · view on map

Pharos is located in Egypt, in Africa.

More archaeological sites in Egypt

Abadiyeh, Egypt · Abu Ballas · Abu Gorab · Abu Haggag Mosque · Abu Madi · Abu Mena · Abu Rawash · Abu Simbel · Abusir · Abusir (Lake Mariout).

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