Roman-era ring discovered depicting Lighthouse of Alexandria

[guy]

 

It’s been a while since there was a post about the Lighthouse of Alexandria (see below).

 

An archaeological team working in the submerged royal quarter of ancient Alexandria has uncovered the first known Roman‑era seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria, known as the Pharos. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. 
 

The ring has not been given a definitive archaeological date, but the imagery engraved on it provides a clue. Egyptian authorities note that the depiction of the Lighthouse closely matches designs known from second‑century AD coins, which implies that the ring was likely produced sometime in the 2nd century AD, though this remains uncertain.

 

 

Below a coin from AD 136-137, minted in Alexandria, Egypt, depicting the Lighthouse:

 

 

 

https://arkeonews.net/first-ever-seal-ring-showing-the-lighthouse-of-alexandria-found-in-the-sunken-royal-quarter/#google_vignette

 

 

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by guy