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|architect = [[Sostratus of Cnidus]] | |architect = [[Sostratus of Cnidus]] | ||
|dateconstructed = 280 BCE–247 BCE | |dateconstructed = 280 BCE–247 BCE | ||
|abandoned = 1323 | |abandoned = 1323 | ||
|functions = Lighthouse | |functions = Lighthouse | ||
|features = [[Viewpoint]] | |features = [[Viewpoint]] | ||
|events = [[Siege of Alexandria]] | |||
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The '''Lighthouse of Alexandria''', also known as the '''Pharos of Alexandria''', was a lighthouse built by the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] between 280 BCE and 247 BCE on the island of [[Pharos]] in [[Alexandria]]. Designed by the [[Greece|Greek]] architect and engineer [[Sostratus of Cnidus]], it was considered one of the [[Wonders of the World|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]] before its destruction.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | The '''Lighthouse of Alexandria''', also known as the '''Pharos of Alexandria''', was a lighthouse built by the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]] between 280 BCE and 247 BCE on the island of [[Pharos]] in [[Alexandria]]. Designed by the [[Greece|Greek]] architect and engineer [[Sostratus of Cnidus]], it was considered one of the [[Wonders of the World|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World]] before its destruction.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Siege of Alexandria]] in 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] was tasked by [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] to light the signal at the top of the lighthouse to alert the [[Rome|Roman]] fleet, as he | During the [[Siege of Alexandria]] in 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] was tasked by [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] to light the signal at the top of the lighthouse to alert the [[Rome|Roman]] fleet, as he believed [[Amunet|Aya]] would not be able to accomplish this. Bayek switched places with Aya, though, as they both wanted to prove Caesar wrong. She climbed the lighthouse's tower and, despite facing difficulties with several of [[Ptolemy XIII]]'s men, managed to light the signal in time, allowing Caesar to receive reinforcements from his fleet.<ref name="Aya Blade of the Goddess">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref> | ||
Years later in 30 BCE, Aya, now known as Amunet, | Years later in 30 BCE, Aya, now known as Amunet, brought an unconscious [[Caesarion]] to the harbor near the lighthouse to meet with [[Phoxidas]]. From there, they set sail for Rome, escaping [[Augustus|Octavian]]'s [[War of Actium|invasion]] of Egypt.<ref name="ACO Comic">[[Assassin's Creed: Origins (comic)|''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' comic]] – [[Assassin's Creed: Origins 4|Issue #4]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 6 October 2025
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 280 BCE and 247 BCE on the island of Pharos in Alexandria. Designed by the Greek architect and engineer Sostratus of Cnidus, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World before its destruction.[1]
History
During the Siege of Alexandria in 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa was tasked by Julius Caesar to light the signal at the top of the lighthouse to alert the Roman fleet, as he believed Aya would not be able to accomplish this. Bayek switched places with Aya, though, as they both wanted to prove Caesar wrong. She climbed the lighthouse's tower and, despite facing difficulties with several of Ptolemy XIII's men, managed to light the signal in time, allowing Caesar to receive reinforcements from his fleet.[2]
Years later in 30 BCE, Aya, now known as Amunet, brought an unconscious Caesarion to the harbor near the lighthouse to meet with Phoxidas. From there, they set sail for Rome, escaping Octavian's invasion of Egypt.[3]
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Bayek and Caesar watching the lighthouse -
The lighthouse during the Siege of Alexandria -
The lighthouse's signal in 47 BCE
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins comic
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Aya: Blade of the Goddess
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins comic – Issue #4