The Pharos of Alexandria
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Description: Illustrated history by Colin Clement of the ancient Egyptian lighthouse built c.290 BC and destroyed in the 14th century. Part of the Hellenic Alexandria site.
There is a story reported by Plutarch in his Life Of Alexander, which says that the conqueror, being so taken by Egypt decided to found: "a large and populous Greek city which should bear his name, and by the advice of his architects was on the point of measuring off and enclosing a certain site for it. Then, in the night, as he lay asleep, he saw a wonderful vision. A man with very hoary locks and of a venerable aspect appeared to stand by his side and recite these verses:-
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