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divbzero
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Pharos: The Lighthouse at Alexandria
The extant Tower of Hercules is based on the original plans for Pharos. The Tower of Hercules stands 55 meters tall—half the height of Pharos—and has remained intact for about 2,000 years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Hercules
dddw
6 days ago
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Wow, thanks for sharing this
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