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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.

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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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