Cleopatra Story in Alexandria

The Qait bay fortress stands now where the ancient lighthouse once stood February 02, 2012 in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. The Lighthouse was built between 270 and 247 BC and was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. (Photo by Scott Nelson)

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Image Size: 5462x3641 / 6.9MB; Egypt Alexandria Iskanderia Iskanderiyah culture archeology history historical artifacts Greco-Roman Cleopatra leaders famous Ptolemaic dynasty era period
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The Qait bay fortress stands now where the ancient lighthouse once stood February 02, 2012 in the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt. The Lighthouse was built between 270 and 247 BC and was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. (Photo by Scott Nelson)