Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria Emerges After 1600 Years Underwater
The recovery of massive stone elements from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, including doorway components, marks a significant physical return of the monument, allowing for direct examination of its final form. These retrieved blocks, some weighing nearly 170,000 pounds, reveal blended Egyptian and Greek carving styles and provide a firm reference point for reconstruction. Using advanced photogrammetry and digital modeling, researchers are assembling a 3D replica to better understand the ancient wonder’s engineering and collapse. Future dives and conservation efforts will determine how much of the lighthouse can be publicly presented, with a digital reconstruction serving as a vital tool.
John Q. Hosedrinker