BBC JOURNALISTS. Fountain Pen Newspaper by Author Winter Breshna.

WHEN WAS THE FIRST LIGHTHOUSE BUILT & WHERE? The Pharos of Alexandria and the Beginning of Lighthouse History. Based on Historical Evidence. Written by Fountain Pen Newspaper Author Winter Breshna. PAGE ONE — THE QUESTION One of the oldest questions in maritime history is: When was the first lighthouse built? Historians generally identify the Pharos of Alexandria, also known as the Lighthouse of Alexandria, as the earliest undisputed purpose-built lighthouse in history. It stood near the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt on the island of Pharos. [guinnesswo...ecords.com] , [en.wikipedia.org] For centuries it guided ships safely toward one of the most important ports in the ancient world. PAGE TWO — THE LOCATION The lighthouse stood on: Pharos Island near Alexandria, Egypt The island was connected to Alexandria and overlooked one of the busiest harbours of the ancient Mediterranean world. [en.wikipedia.org] , [britannica.com] Its location allowed sailors approaching the coast to i...