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Wonders of the World - Lighthouse of Alexandria

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Shimoto
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Only two and a half years of absence later... two and a half years, geez...
I found my way back to Minecraft and thought how better to celebrate my return than by uploading an old project.



So here is the lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes also called Pharos of Alexandria, reconstructed by JCHelland and myself using different sources and reconstruction attempts especially the one by Hermann Thiersch (see here).
The lighthouse itself was commissioned by Pharaoh Ptolemy I Soter, a former general of Alexander the Great, and was completed by his son.
The lighthouse stood at the harbour entrance of the commercial metropolis of Alexandria and was in use until at least the 12th century, although it was repeatedly hit hard by earthquakes.


The structural details of the building are somewhat obscure, but we have tried to create a realistic and plausible reconstruction.


I hope you like it. Let me know what you think.


Sorry about the lack of pictures, by the way.
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zidders
08/08/2018 1:40 am
Level 6 : Apprentice Explorer
This is marvelous.
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Shimoto
08/12/2018 12:13 pm
Level 41 : Master Ninja
Thank you!
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Mech265
10/26/2017 11:35 pm
Level 56 : Grandmaster Crafter
Ah, I remember my Latin teacher discussing this a few years ago. Great interpretation of a now-lost landmark.
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Shimoto
10/27/2017 7:37 am
Level 41 : Master Ninja
Gratias tibi ago!
It is really sad to see a building, once impressive enough to be called a wonder of the world, now reduced to some rubble in the ocean.
At least it wasn't bulldozed on purpose like marvelous Penn Station.
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zidders
08/08/2018 1:39 am
Level 6 : Apprentice Explorer
As sad as the loss of Penn station was at least it led to greater effort being taken to preserve historical landmarks.
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Shimoto
08/12/2018 12:13 pm
Level 41 : Master Ninja
True that. There is always a silver lining I guess.
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Fighterbear12
10/19/2017 1:17 am
Level 57 : Grandmaster Musician
Reminds me of some port I went to in Italy :) good build!
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Shimoto
10/19/2017 6:11 am
Level 41 : Master Ninja
Thank you!
Italy has some amazing ports right? My brother in law is from southern Italy and I really love it over there :)
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Fighterbear12
10/25/2017 4:57 pm
Level 57 : Grandmaster Musician
Yes, but sadly I've only seen one! I have some family I've yet to visit in Italy - can't wait! I only drove through once in the car :/
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marvelfannumber2
10/17/2017 5:18 am
Level 50 : Grandmaster Cake
Really well done, I love the contrast in the different types of blocks. Also impressed you managed to het the tapering on the lower level to look good. It seems a bit short though? Wasn't the Pharos around 130 meters tall?
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