Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria@
- Find out about the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the ancient structure that was once the tallest building on Earth. Browse sites about the history of the Lighthouse, called one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and its use by the rulers of Alexandria.
Tale of Three Cities - National Geographic project explores two millennia of urban life in pictures and text: focusing on Alexandria, Egypt in 1 A.D.; Cordoba, Spain in 1000 A.D., and New York City in the year 2000.
Time: Alexandria Rising - Vast fragmentary figures retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed reveal the richness of a nearly-forgotten city of the ancient world.
