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Guiding Lights of the Night
A serene lighthouse standing tall under the moonlit sky.
Fact Paragraph: Lighthouses, often called “guardians of the coast,” have been guiding sailors safely to shore for centuries. The earliest known lighthouse, the Pharos of Alexandria, was built in ancient Egypt around 280 BCE and stood over 330 feet tall. Modern lighthouses use Fresnel lenses, which revolutionized maritime navigation by focusing light into powerful beams visible for miles. Today, while many have been automated or retired, lighthouses remain iconic symbols of safety and resilience, often doubling as historic landmarks and sources of artistic inspiration.
Guiding Lights of the Night
A serene lighthouse standing tall under the moonlit sky.
Fact Paragraph: Lighthouses, often called “guardians of the coast,” have been guiding sailors safely to shore for centuries. The earliest known lighthouse, the Pharos of Alexandria, was built in ancient Egypt around 280 BCE and stood over 330 feet tall. Modern lighthouses use Fresnel lenses, which revolutionized maritime navigation by focusing light into powerful beams visible for miles. Today, while many have been automated or retired, lighthouses remain iconic symbols of safety and resilience, often doubling as historic landmarks and sources of artistic inspiration.