The Alexandria Archaeology Museum opened a new permanent archaeology exhibit called A Community Digs its Past: The Lee Street Site. Cases and panels display artifacts and reveal the archaeological ...

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Alexandria's 40-story lighthouse, the Pharos, dated from c. 283 B.C. It fell into ruin in the 1300s. PoodlesRock / Corbis ...

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was lost until the 20th century when archaeologists stumbled across its ruins. In the years 1906, 1940, and 1968, the ruins were observed by several archaeologists.

Visit Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Tall Ship Providence or Alexandria Archaeology Museum (within the Torpedo Factory) to learn more about the city's history. Del Ray.