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What was the first lighthouse?

What was the first lighthouse?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 15 Stunden

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Have you ever wondered how ships found their way in the dark before
electricity? More than two thousand years ago, sailing at night was
super dangerous! Ships would crash into hidden rocks because
sailors only had the stars to guide them. But then, the ancient
Egyptians decided to build something absolutely mind-blowing—the
very first lighthouse! Travel back in time to the bustling city of
Alexandria, where a brilliant architect built a towering fortress
over three hundred feet tall! It was the second tallest building in
the world at the time, standing as high as a modern skyscraper! At
the very top, a gigantic bonfire blazed every single night, and a
massive bronze mirror reflected the bright light up to thirty miles
out to sea. You won't believe how they kept the fire burning—they
actually used donkeys to carry the fuel all the way up a giant
twisting ramp! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the amazing story
of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World. Discover how it saved countless sailors, survived
for over a thousand years, and how scuba divers recently found its
sunken ruins!