In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.

Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on an island in the harbor of Alexandria, the Greeks created a causeway the lead ...

The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E.

Two Thousand years after Alexander the Great created his magnum opus ... Centuries later, when the water receded, the remnants of the lighthouse were discovered and so what is left of ancient ...

From ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, delve into the captivating stories behind the New Seven Wonders of the World.

the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Of these, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains standing. In 2007, a worldwide poll was held to decide which incredible monuments should ...

From the lighthouse at Alexandria to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – the ...