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Event wonder Middle East

Lighthouse of Alexandria

280 BCE – 1323 CE

Towering beacon guiding ships into Alexandria's…

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Landmark · Middle East

Lighthouse of Alexandria

280 BCE – 1323 CE

Towering beacon guiding ships into Alexandria's harbor

Standing in 280 BCE

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