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The Pharos of AlexandriaThe Pharos of Alexandria is the youngest of the Seven Wonders. This lighthouse was erected off of Pharos Island during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (284-246 B.C.) It was called the Pharos, which, because of its fame, came to mean lighthouse all over the Greek world. Earthquakes decimated the structure, and in 1480 A.D. a fort was built where the Lighthouse once stood. Continue... Mapping the Treasures | Empereur | Unforgettable Moments Seven Wonders | Resources | Guide | Transcript | Treasures Home Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated November 2000 |