The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Where are the remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria located?

• Eastern Harbor of Alexandria

• Western Harbor of Alexandria

• Southern Harbor of Alexandria

• Northern Harbor of Alexandria

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How long did the Lighthouse of Alexandria stand before it was destroyed?

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 1500 years

• 2000 years

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What caused the destruction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• Fire

• Flood

• Earthquake

• War

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What is the purpose of the permits required to dive and photograph the underwater archaeological site?

• To ensure safety

• To protect the artifacts

• To restrict access

• To generate revenue

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Where is the Citadel located?

• Inside the Eastern Harbor

• Outside the Eastern Harbor

• Inside the Western Harbor

• Outside the Western Harbor

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What is the purpose of the Citadel?

• To defend against earthquakes

• To defend against floods

• To defend against invaders

• To defend against fires

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What is the significance of the fluted columns found at the dive site?

• They were part of the lighthouse

• They were part of the Citadel

• They were part of the sphinxes

• They were part of the Avenue of the Sphinxes

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What is the color of the blocks from the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• Black

• White

• Red

• Yellow

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What did the guide find at the dive site?

• A sphinx with a head

• A sphinx without a head

• A complete lighthouse

• A treasure chest

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