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It's Lighthouse Day - where's your favorite one? August 7, 2023 - Lighthouse Day. Lighthouses, with their towering structures and beaming lights, have served as guiding beacons for centuries, ensuring the safe passage of ships and guarding lives at sea. Ancient lighthouses were often nothing more than fires built on raised platforms or hills, but they proved so important for navigation that they soon became dramatic structures. One of the first, most famous towers was the Pharos of Alexandria, constructed around 280 B.C. in Egypt, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Described many times by ancient mariners, the lighthouse was more than 500 feet tall. Damaged by repeated earthquakes, it had collapsed entirely by 1323 A.D. Its remains were found in the Mediterranean in 1968. Over time, lighthouse construction and technology evolved. During the medieval period, stone towers and lighthouses began to dot coastlines across Europe. The development of more advanced lighting systems, such as the invention of the Fresnel lens in the 19th century, revolutionized lighthouse illumination, extending their range and effectiveness. In the modern era, advancements in navigation technology have transformed the role of lighthouses. Global Positioning System (GPS) and electronic navigational aids have reduced reliance on visual markers, leading to the decommissioning of many traditional lighthouses. However, these structures continue to serve as historic landmarks, tourist attractions, and symbols of coastal communities. This story was posted on 2023-08-07 11:45:18
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