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How Egypt’s Epic Lighthouse Outshone Every Other Ancient Wonder

When the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt was completed in the 3rd century B.C.E., most wouldn’t have been able to glimpse the peak of the gargantuan tower, but all could see its light. The structure ...
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The interior of the pronaos of Ptolemy VIII at the Horus temple. Idfū, Egypt

"The site of ancient Djeba (Arabic Edfu) was the traditional location of the mythological battle between the gods Horus and Seth; and its sandstone Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to Horus, is the most ...
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Screen walls on the south side of the birth house of Ptolemy VIII for Horus-Hathor-Harsomtus. Idfū, Egypt

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. "The site of ancient Djeba (Arabic ...