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Roman Pharos

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Roman Pharos
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Roman Pharos is a historic lighthouse in Dover, dating back to Roman times, and is considered one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world. It is associated with the Roman occupation of Britain and is important as a key maritime landmark that guided ships into the English Channel for centuries.

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Photo: N Chadwick · CC BY-SA 2.0