General Knowledge MCQ #952

Who built the Pharos of Alexandria?

General Knowledge MCQ #952

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Who built the Pharos of Alexandria?

    • A) Eudoxus of Cnidus
    • B) Dinocrates
    • C) Sostratus of Cnidus
    • D) Mausolus

    Answer: Sostratus of Cnidus

    Explanation: The Pharos of Alexandria (Lighthouse of Alexandria) was commissioned and built by Sostratus of Cnidus during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus around 280 BC.