Archaeologists in Egypt will resurrect 22 pieces of the Lighthouse of Alexandria for digital reconstruction, showcasing this ancient Wonder’s original splendor.

In one vase painting from the 5th century BCE, a group of athletes trains while a musician plays the aulos, a type of ancient pipe instrument.

Standing tall on the island of Pharos in ancient Egypt, the Lighthouse of Alexandria once soared over 350 feet, guiding sailors and symbolizing the might of Alexandria. Built in the 3rd century BCE, ...

3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria. Theo Farrant. Mon, April 21, ... (circa 1550–1292 BCE), a period known for its wealth, ...

Alexandria: The City That Changed the World Islam Issa. Pegasus, $29.95 (496p) ISBN 978-1-639-36545-6 ...

These days when you see people exercising, they're usually also listening to music, whether they're at the gym, or out ...

Lighthouse, Alexandria, 300 BCE . by Dawn Turek '00 and Christine Wraga '00. Pharos, the ancient lighthouse of the port city of Alexandria, was one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Built on ...

But the deeper reason lies back in the Library of Alexandria. Around 240 BCE, the Ptolemaic emperor who started the library, Ptolemy Eurgertes, sent an envoy to Athens.

How archaeologists reconstructed the burning of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. Thread starter ... Not too hard to imagine someone fleeing Alexandria while trying to stay alive catches sight of a building ...