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. during the reign of Ptolemy I — and it was the center of knowledge in the ...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was built by Ptolemy II Philadelphus. It was built to guide ships into the harbor but became a marvel of ancient engineering.