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Pharos, the Lighthouse of Alexandria. On top the colossal statue of the sun god Helios who points a stick to a spheric object, perhpas symbolizing the light of Christ that saves the world like a lighthouse that saves the sailors (see also ART349738). In the background another colossal statue erected by Pompey at the Serapeion of Alexandria. 6th CE. Byzantine mosaic from the nave of the East Church in Qasr-el-Lebia (Kasr el Libya). Size: 70 x 70 cm. One of a series of 50 with both pagan and christian motives.
Location
Museum/Qasr-el-Lebia/Libya
Unique Identifier
ART349737
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2746px × 2756px
Photo Credit
© Gilles Mermet / Art Resource, NY
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6th century CE
Alexandria, Egypt
Byzantine (c.395-1453)
Colossal
Helios
Lighthouse
Mosaic
Pharos of Alexandria (280 BCE)
Seven Wonders of the World
Statue
Tower