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Ancient Blocks From the Lighthouse of Alexandria Raised from the Sea to Better Understand Their Wondrous Construction 22 massive granite blocks that once formed the Great Lighthouse of the Alexandria have been hauled up from the bottom of city’s ancient harbor. The blocks weighed dozens of tons each and consisted of upright pillars, frames, and crossbeams called lintels that once formed the entrance to the structure. Called one of the 7 Wonders […] The post Ancient Blocks From the Lighthouse of Alexandria Raised from the Sea to Better Understand Their Wondrous Construction appeared first on Good News Network. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ancient-blocks-of-the-lighthouse-of-alexandria-raised-from-the-sea-to-inform-digitization-of-the-wonder/