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Entrance to the Lighthouse of Alexandria Discovered

Published February 11, 2026, 09:24
Entrance to the Lighthouse of Alexandria Discovered

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the central entrance to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The discovery was made after years of underwater research in the Eastern Harbor of Alexandria and includes 22 monoliths of granite and limestone, weighing up to 80 tons. The recovery of the stones represents the most complete physical “return” of the monument since its collapse. The analysis of the stones confirmed that they belong to the main entrance of the Lighthouse, including lintels, horizontal beams and floor slabs. The sculptural style on the stones combines Egyptian and Greek influences, indicating a more complex architectural form than researchers previously believed. A new structure in the shape of a pylon with Egyptian elements suggests a mixture of cultures in the design of the monument. Scientists from the French National Center for Scientific Research will carry out a detailed scan and analysis of the stones, to study the construction techniques and reconstruct the original form of the Lighthouse. The research is part of the international Pharos program, which aims to create a “digital twin” of the Lighthouse, a detailed virtual reconstruction of the monument. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built in the 3rd century BC and was the tallest human-made structure of its time, at 140 meters high. It was made of white stone and consisted of four levels, with a mirror at the top that reflected sunlight during the day and a flame at night, to guide ships.