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The Light House

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 * Nicknames: Pharos of Alexandria **


 * It was built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 280 and 247 B.C.
 * It was built to guide sailors into Egypt's port.
 * Many year after Alexander's death, it was built.
 * Sostratus of Cnidus built the Colossus.
 * It was 393 - 450 feet tall.
 * It became a wonder due to its height. It was the tallest man-made structure for numerous centuries, besides the Great Pyramid.
 * It was badly damaged during 3 earthquakes between A.D 956 and 1323.
 * After lots of damage, it was abandoned.