For centuries, the Lighthouse of Alexandria (occasionally referred to as the Pharos Lighthouse) was used to mark the harbor, using fire at night and reflecting sun rays during the day.

• 许多个世纪以来，亚历山大的灯塔（有时，也被称作法罗斯灯塔）就成了这个港口的标志，夜间燃火，白天则通过反射光线（来导航）。