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The foundation of this lighthouse was provided by filling one of the massive obelisk ships, used to transport an obelisk from Egypt to adorn the spina of the Circus of Caligula. The lighthouse was a famous landmark and probably built in imitation of the Pharos at Alexandria. It was depicted in many ancient sculptures, mosaics, coins etc. and its remains could still be seen in the 15th

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