For ancient sailors, the Egyptian coast was simply a nightmare
The flat coastline often misled sailors with hidden reefs and shoals
One night in the autumn of 280 BC, on a dark and windy night, an Egyptian pleasure boat sank after hitting a reef when entering Alexandria
The royal relatives on board and the brides married from Europe all perished
This tragedy shocked the entire Egyptian court and the common people
After that, Ptolemy I ordered the construction of a tall tower so that sailors could see it from a long distance before reaching the shore
After 12 years of construction, the Pharos Lighthouse was finally completed in 283 BC
Due to its large scale and unique shape, ancient people rated it as one of the seven wonders of the world
The thick outer wall of the fortress is matched with several semicircular towers, and now it is a lookout for people to enjoy the scenery and take pictures
In 1882, British artillery fire severely damaged Fort Qaitbey
After two renovations, the fortress regained its former glory
Taking a walk in this area is refreshing
Across the harbor, the scenery behind is even more pleasing to the eye
Nearby are colorful fishing boats bobbing up and down, and in the distance is the bright circular building of the new library
There are many stalls selling shell accessories beside the castle
You might as well choose one or two as a small testimony of your trip to Alexandria
Open all year round from 09:00 to 20:00
The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day
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