The Pharos Lighthouse

The lighthouse is the physical representation of Beowulf’s light. The reason for this is because when Beowulf died they made a beacon for him at the top of the lighthouse, the conspiracy was that the light was to protect all the sailors from danger. What the beacon also did was give light to the sailors to see where they going and to guide them to there destination.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are considered to be three of the world’s most fascinating and astonishing archaeological marvels. On the edge of modern-day Cairo stands the plateau of Giza, on which these extraordinary pyramids were constructed approximately 4,500 years ago, yet to this day, they are regarded as three of the world’s largest human-made structures, standing, collectively, at 1116 feet tall. However, the Pyramid of Khufu, is by far the most captivating. As the biggest pyramid of the three (despite Khafre’s Pyramid being mistaken as the larger one as it was built on higher ground), Khufu’s Pyramid (more commonly referred to as the Great Pyramid) once stood at a towering 481 feet tall, however, over the centuries it has been affected by erosion, and combined with the absence of its pyramidion, its present height reaches 455 feet, with it’s base covering an area of 230.4 metres. The Great Pyramid was built around 2580-2650 BC, during the Fourth Dynasty, and is believed to have been constructed as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. Furthermore, many egyptologists argue the time period in which Khufu’s Pyramid was formed, with John Romer proposing a 14-year time span, and Mark Lehner

Located to the northwest of Holyhead on South Stack Island, this lighthouse is best known for its picturesque setting - and also for being one of the most haunted locations in the United Kingdom. Locals and visitors alike have reported countless ghost sightings of former keeper Jack Jones, a man who was injured and killed during a massive storm in 1853 that destroyed two hundred ships along the coast, including the famous vessel Royal Charter. South Stack Lighthouse first opened in 1809 and is considered an architectural marvel. It is not a simple venture, after all, to build a tower on the rock below steep cliffs, especially when the area is surrounded by such rough seas. The structure originally used twenty-one oil lamps but is fully automated today. It is now considered a historic

The lighthouse had to be moved because the beach that it was on had started to erode because of the waves.

The claim to fame for this landmark is that it is the only lighthouse attacked by Indians. After the attack, the U.S. Army built a base on these shores to protect the land and sea from more invaders. Tours of the light and the lighthouse keeper’s cottage present guests with the history of this shoreline.

safely, so he made a plan. He would put lanterns in the North Church Steeple. He would light one lantern if the British were heading their way by land, and two if they were coming by sea.

The Semiahmoo Harbor Lighthouse was established near Blaine in 1905, after determining that a red lantern hanging from a cluster of three piles at the entrance to Drayton Harbor wasn’t enough. The 1 ½ story dwelling had a lantern at the center of its peaked roof with a fourth order Fresnel lens and a third-class Daboll fog trumpet. In 1939, an automatic light and bell were installed, putting the lighthouse keeper out of a job. But unless weather conditions were perfect, the bell could not be heard even a mile away. It was deactivated and demolished in 1944.

“More repairs to the lighthouse were in the works when the American Revolution intervened. In July 1775, Boston Harbor and the lighthouse were under the control of the British. On July 20, American troops under Major Joseph Vose landed at the lighthouse and took lamps, oil, and some gunpowder, and burned the wooden parts of the tower. After leaving the island they had to outrun an armed British schooner, and two Americans were wounded. An eyewitness described “the flames of the lighthouse ascending up to Heaven, like grateful incense, and the ships wasting their powder.”

This lighthouse stood at San Diego Bay entrance for 36 years. On November 15, 1855 the Light Keeper climbed the winding staircase and lit the light for the very first time, but when the light burnt out the keeper moved away to where the new Point Loma is. The new Point Loma is near the shore for people to go up and spot some animals. Do you wonder why it was called “Old Point Loma”. Well they called it that because it reminded people of simpler times, when there was sailboats and oil lamps. After the keeper moved away construction began 3 years later. The workers carved sandstone to make the walls, and they used old spanish ruins for the floor tiles. The lighthouse was home to David and Jeanne Israel’s grandfather. Captain Robert Decatur Israel. He was born on June 2, 1871, he assisted his dad as “ Assistant Keeper” that's what he called it. When his father died he took over as Lighthouse Keeper. When the light burnt out the re-lite it in 1984 for the first time in 93 years. The National Park Service also had its 130th birthday and over 3000 people and over 100 descendents of the Israel.  David’s mother  could remember as a child that she had to walk to school. His Grandfather use to tell her stories that he would have to 1871, he assisted his dad as “ Assistant Keeper” that's what he called it. When his father died row his boat all the way across the bay. They went from the lighthouse to old town San Diego Monday thru Friday.  What are you waiting for, start

At the northern end of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida, it sits a towering, aged lighthouse established in 1838 -- Amelia Island Light. The iconic landmark is in a neighborhood that evokes the historic atmosphere dating back to the 1800s. It is no wonder that groups of people from antiquity enthusiasts to history freaks never fail to take a shine to it. Having a stay near Amelia Island Light puts you a few minutes from breathtaking natural attractions such as Fort Clinch State Park, Main Beach Park, and the Aquatic Preserve. Read on to check out these hotels and vacation rentals near Amelia Island Lighthouse, USA by scrolling down this

The lighthouse is barely good enough for his emotional needs, but it is his only option. Huxley states, “He stretched out his arms as though he were on the cross, and held them there thus through long minutes of an ache that gradually increased till it became tremulous and excruciating agony; held them there in voluntary crucifixion.” (Huxley 244) This imagery shows how John began to practice self-discipline to feel his emotions and spiritually cleanse himself of what he had done in the New World. He felt it was necessary to gain forgiveness from all his Gods for what he had done

In the 1800’s Jupiter’s most recognizable landmark, the Jupiter Lighthouse, was founded. The Lighthouse stands 105 feet tall atop a 46-ft. hill on the north shore of the Jupiter Inlet. The land that is now Lighthouse Park was once a part of Fort Jupiter, a military installation that was formed during the Seminole Indian

Benjamin Franklin said, “Lighthouses are more useful than churches.” I think that it is true that lighthouses are better than churches. They can save many lives of people on ships, they already have saved plenty of them by warning them about something bad coming and they got off the ships in time. Lighthouses are very useful things made in our lives, who knows how many more people would’ve died if they were never invented by ancient Egyptians.

In the deserts of Egypt lie the colossal remains of an ancient civilization. These enormous works of human endeavor are the only member of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that time has passed down to us. These are, of course, the great pyramids of ancient Egypt. But these imposing structures were not built to impress civilization millennia down the road. The pyramids in fact had a purpose to the ancient Egyptians. While they seem very simple in nature, as they are simply four-sided pyramids with square bases, they had a meaning for those that had them built. Even by today’s standards, the pyramids of ancient Egypt were an impressive feat of engineering, due to their enormous size, both in building materials and finished product.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was located in Alexandria, Egypt the Pharos was actually located on the tiny limestone island that sat in front of the harbor, it was built on the island of Pharos, to help guide trade ships into the harbor at Alexandria (Woods). The Lighthouse was constructed in 290 BC and took 20 years to complete, it also was the first lighthouse as well as the tallest building in the world at the time, except for the Great Pyramid and that is also why it was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Lighthouse stood and used until 2 earthquakes, in 1303 and 1323, reduced it to rubble. In 1994, underwater archaeologists located some of the remains of the lighthouse in the Alexandrian Harbor, and more have recently been located using remote imaging. Some remains of the Pharos were also used in the construction of Fort Qaitbey in the 15th century (Curlee), which stands on the very same spot today.