This historic lantern, built during the reign of Ptolemy II of Philadelphus (4-5 BC), is over 2 meters high and at its top had a massive volcano and mirror that lights up to kilometers away.
The structure has been severely damaged and destroyed for centuries after three earthquakes between the ages of 1 and 2; Later, its stones were used in the year 6 to build the Qaitbai Castle.
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