Harbour Lights Pharos of Alexandria Egypt

Sostratus, the son of Dexiphanes, the Cnidian, dedicated this to the Saviour Gods, on behalf of those who sail the seas.

With accounts that date back to earliest recorded history, Egypt was a center of wealth, trade and commerce. Early mariners would approach the double harbor of Alexandria with great anticipation, but also with much fear as the unpredictable coastline posed great risk. Dividing the two harbors was the ancient island of Pharos, connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.

The great Pharaoh Ptolemy Soter conceived the idea for a massive monument on Pharos that would be lighted by the sun and mirrors during the day, and illuminated by fires at night. He commanded the architect Sostratus to orchestrate the building of a colossal lighthouse.

Egyptian authorities have approved the building of a modern version of Pharos on the same site as the ancient monument. The proposed glass-covered, concrete tower will stand 145 meters high (approximately 475 feet) and will cost $70 million to complete. The glass walls will reflect sunshine during the day and a beacon will cast a light 37 miles out to sea in the dark of night.

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Manufacturer:	Harbour Lights
SKU:	HL659

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