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\nIn this video, travel back to ancient Egypt to discover the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built on the island of Pharos over 2,000 years ago, this towering lighthouse guided ships safely into the...\nIn this video, travel back to ancient Egypt to discover the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built on the island of Pharos over 2,000 years ago, this towering lighthouse guided ships safely into the busy harbor of Alexandria. Learn how it was built, how tall it may have been, and why it was such an important part of ancient trade and travel. We’ll also explore how earthquakes eventually brought it down, and what remains of it today. Perfect for students, history fans, and lovers of ancient wonders.\n
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4:16
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K - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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2025
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English
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stories, books, sailing, water, mirrors, light, alexandria, egypt, sailors, fire, safety
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bedtime, history, story, children, children's, book, kids, kid, educational, information, ancient world, stone, world, tower, made, stood, harbor, people, lighthouse, shore, island, coast, wonders, pharos, built, city, round, storm, ship, amazed, clever
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