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Arzew Island Lighthouse
Arzew Island Lighthouse
by Maya-Anaïs Yataghènee, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Arzew Island Lighthouse
Arzew Island Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse and one of the oldest lighthouses in Algeria. It is located on a rocky island opposite the city of Arzew in Oran Province, Algeria. The beginnings of the lighthouse date back to 1848 AD, and the current lighthouse was built in 1865. The lighthouse was completely restored in 2017.
Site Information
Country: Algeria
District: Oran Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: French
Later Cultures: French
Site Features: French Monuments
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Elevation: 0 m
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