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The Lighthouse of Alexandria resurfaces after centuries underwater

80-ton stone blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, have been recovered from the Mediterranean.

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These centuries-old remains are being studied piece by piece to reconstruct the historic monument.

The discovery provides new insights into ancient engineering and heritage preservation.

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La redécouverte du phare d'Alexandrie, symbole de l'ingénierie antique, enrichit la compréhension de l'histoire méditerranéenne et souligne l'importance de la préservation du patrimoine subaquatique. Ce projet archéologique pourrait inspirer de futures recherches sur les sites engloutis.

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