The Lighthouse of Alexandria2009-08-27 00:00:00a lighthouse was determined to be necessary in order to make it easier
for ships to find the entrance to Alexandria`s harbour. The Lighthouse originally functioned as a landmark, providing ships with a visual aid for navigation during the day. The Lighthouse is traditionally pictured with either a light-reflecting mirror or a signal fire. It is thought that these were added by the Romans in the First Ce...