# Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos site)

Alexandria, Egypt

The site of the ancient Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built under the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BCE and towering over 100 metres, it guided ships for centuries before earthquakes felled it; its stones now lie in the Citadel of Qaitbay.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos site), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 31.2148, 29.886

[City page](/cities/alexandria)

[App Store](/go/appstore) · [Google Play](/go/play)