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Lighthouse of Alexandria, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572
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Lighthouse of Alexandria, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572
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Media ID 12736975
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1500 1572 Alexandria Arabs Architect Built City Commissioned Eight Greeks Hadrianus Junius Harbor Hellenistic Island King Latin Lighthouse Lightship Mediterranean Sea Order Philips Galle Ptolemy Romans Served Tower Tropical Wonders Years Byzantines Knidos Nearly Pharos Sostratus Sub Tropical
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This print showcases the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria, a true wonder of the ancient world. The image, captured by Quint Lox and part of the Liszt Collection, beautifully depicts this architectural marvel that has fascinated generations. Built in 283 BC on an island off the coast of Egypt, this lighthouse served as a guiding light for sailors navigating through the Mediterranean Sea. Standing at an impressive height of 297 feet, it reigned as one of the tallest man-made structures for nearly 1,500 years. Commissioned by Hellenistic King Ptolemy II and designed by architect Sostratus Knidos, its construction was a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Over time, it witnessed various civilizations rise and fall - from Greeks to Romans, Byzantines to Arabs - each leaving their mark on this magnificent structure. The print captures not only the grandeur of the tower but also transports us to a tropical or sub-tropical setting with its lush surroundings. It invites us to imagine what life must have been like in ancient Alexandria while gazing upon this beacon that guided countless ships safely into harbor. With every detail meticulously preserved in this Latin print created by Philips Galle and Hadrianus Junius in 1572, we are reminded once again why these wonders continue to captivate our imagination even centuries later.
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