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The history of lighthouses can be traced back to the ancient civilizations, where bonfires and later on, oil lamps were used to guide ships and prevent shipwrecks. One of the earliest known lighthouses was the Pharos of Alexandria, which was built in Egypt around 280 BC and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The use of lighthouses spread throughout the Roman Empire and continued to be used for navigation during the Middle Ages. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the development of more sophisticated lighting systems, such as Argand lamps and Fresnel lenses, greatly improved the effectiveness of lighthouses.

As shipping traffic increased, lighthouses were built along coastlines and on islands to guide ships and prevent accidents. Many lighthouses have become iconic landmarks and symbols of their respective regions, and many have been preserved and restored as museums and tourist attractions.

In recent years, advances in navigation technology have made many traditional lighthouses redundant, but they still play an important role in providing guidance to ships in remote or poorly charted areas. Additionally, many lighthouses serve as valuable aids to navigation for recreational boaters and as symbols of maritime heritage and culture.