Sostratus of Cnidus

Sostratus of Cnidus

Sostratus of Cnidus (born 3rd century BC), was a Greek architect and engineer. He designed the lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World ("ca."280 BC), on the island of Pharos off Alexandria, Egypt.

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* [http://www.tmth.edu.gr/en/aet/6/87.html Sostratus of Cnidus bio from the Technology Museum of Thessaloniki]


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