A Tribute The Lighthouse of Alexandria was designated as the Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World. It was one of the longest-standing wonders due to the exceptional quality of its architectural design. Following the earthquakes that destroyed the lighthouse, most of the stone was utilized to construct a fortification in the same location. Today, only the foundation remains. The word "wonder" comes from the Latin word mirabilis, which means "marvelous." In the ancient world, people compared many things to lighthouses to indicate their status and importance. For example, the Great Pyramid at Giza was originally crowned with a lantern similar to that of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, but it has been lost over time. The Pharos at Djerf el-Madjed was once also covered in lamps like its sister structure in Alexandria, but they too have been extinguished over time. Both structures were well known throughout the ancient world for their technological advances and large size. This made them remarkable developments at the time they were built and even today they remain impressive examples of human ingenuity. There are several theories about who might have designed the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Some believe it was Zeno of Citium, while others claim Euclid was responsible.