Ancient Blocks From the Lighthouse of Alexandria Raised From the Sea to Better Understand Their Wondrous Construction

Ancient Blocks From the Lighthouse of Alexandria Raised from the Sea to Better Understand Their Wondrous Construction

22 massive granite blocks that once formed the Great Lighthouse of the Alexandria have been hauled up from the bottom of city’s ancient harbor. The blocks weighed dozens of tons each and consisted of upright pillars, frames, and crossbeams called lintels that once formed the entrance to the structure. Called one of the 7 Wonders […] The post Ancient Blocks From the Lighthouse of Alexandria Raised from the Sea to Better Understand Their Wondrous …

The remains of one of the seven ancient wonders of the world were raised from the bottom of the sea in Egypt: EADaily

EADaily, February 18th, 2026. 22 giant stone blocks have been raised from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, which are fragments of the foundation of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world — the Lighthouse of Alexandria. This is reported by the GreekReporter portal.