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Alexander the Great was a Greek ruler. He conquered many lands. He also built or named 17 cities Alexandria – after himself.
One of these cities is in Egypt, about 20 miles west of the Nile River Delta. In this a massive, ancient lighthouse was built. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Do you know:
Where was the Lighthouse of Alexandria built?
How tall was the lighthouse?
Who was Sostratos of Cnidus and why is his name on the lighthouse?
How far out to sea could the lighthouse be seen?
What destroyed the lighthouse?
Where is it now?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Ages 8 and up.
All measurements in American and metric.
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