Roman lighthouses

Greetings, dear readers! It’s your favorite wanderer of whimsical wisdom, Percival Q. Higginbottom, back with a tale that will light up your curiosity. Today, we’re venturing into the often overlooked corners of history to explore a maritime marvel – the lighthouse. Lighthouses, those towering symbols of guidance and safety, have a rich and complex history that spans millennia. These titanic torch-bearers have silently guided mariners through treacherous waters, their glowing beacon a comforting reassurance amidst the unforgiving waves of the sea. Our journey begins in ancient Egypt, where the Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood proudly at the harbor. This architectural marvel, soaring over 100 meters into the sky, was a testament to the engineering prowess of the ancients and set the tone for lighthouses that followed. Fast forward to the Roman Empire, where lighthouses gained significance in maritime navigation. Romans constructed them […]