Hidden Secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria Unearthed Beneath the Mediterranean Waves
Ever wonder what it takes to lift a chunk of history heavier than your morning coffee… times a thousand? A French-led team recently pulled 22 colossal stone blocks—each tipping the scales at a jaw-dropping 70 to 80 tons—from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea. These aren’t just any rocks; they’re the very bones of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria—yes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! From threshold to door jamb, these massive remnants are the pieces of a nearly 2,300-year-old puzzle that researchers are now piecing together digitally. Imagine reconstructing a 300-foot technological marvel that stood tall for over a millennium, only to be toppled by earthquakes centuries ago. As the team scans and simulates, they’re not just resurrecting stone but reviving stories lost beneath the waves. Ready to dive into this epic tale of history, science, and a bit of elbow grease? LEARN MORE
These 22 colossal stone blocks, some weighing as much as 80 tons, include parts of everything from the Lighthouse of Alexandria’s threshold to its base to its door.
CEAlex/GEDEON ProgrammesMassive stone blocks once belonging to the Lighthouse of Alexandria were recently lifted from the Mediterranean seafloor.
A French-led team of researchers has lifted 22 massive stone blocks out of the Mediterranean Sea that were once part of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
These recovery efforts on Egypt’s northern coast are part of an ongoing project that aims to digitally recreate the entire lighthouse by scanning and analyzing its ruins. This project is now coming to fruition 30 years after the initial discovery of the lighthouse’s remains by archaeologist Jean-Yves Empereur in 1995.
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