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    Lighthouses of Antiquity and the Medieval World

    360° scene from The Pharos of Alexandria282 BC – 1128 AD

    Iconic beacons that once guided mariners through treacherous waters and dangerous coastlines throughout history.

    Chofen Boffen5 locations30 plays282 BC – 1128 AD FeaturedTricky· 40
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    1. 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.

    5. 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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