Lighthouses of Antiquity and the Medieval World

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   Round 1 · 280 BC

   Casual

   The Pharos of Alexandria

   Standing over 100 meters tall, this monumental structure utilized a massive mirror to project light visible for miles across the Mediterranean.

2. 

   Round 2 · 100 AD

   Tricky

   The Tower of Hercules

   Built by the Romans on the Galician coast, it remains the oldest functional Roman lighthouse in the world.

3. 

   Round 3 · 282 BC

   Legendary

   The Colossus of Rhodes

   Though debated by scholars, local lore suggests this massive statue held a signal fire high above the harbor to guide incoming ships into the Aegean.

4. 

   Round 4 · 1128 AD

   Tricky

   The Lighthouse of Genoa

   Known as the Lanterna, this iconic tower served as a symbol of maritime power and warned sailors of the rocky Ligurian coastline.

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   Round 5 · 80 AD

   Expert

   The Pharos of Dover

   This Roman lighthouse, or pharos, was constructed to guide ships navigating the narrow and treacherous English Channel.

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