Final Jeopardy 2/7/24 (Wonders of the Ancient World) & Who Won Tuesday February 7 2024

Achilles Tatius’s comparison of the Pharos, or the Lighthouse of Alexandria, to a mountain with a “second sun” at its summit is a striking metaphor that captures the grandeur and significance of this ancient wonder. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood on the island of Pharos, near the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Built in the 3rd century BC, it was among the tallest man-made structures in the world at that time.

The description of the Pharos as a mountain with a “second sun” atop it evokes its towering presence and the beacon of light it projected, which could be seen from great distances. The lighthouse not only served as a critical navigational aid for sailors navigating the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean but also symbolized human ingenuity and the technological advancements of the Hellenistic period. Tatius’s language emphasizes the awe and admiration that the Pharos inspired in ancient observers, likening its light to the sun itself and thereby underscoring its importance as a marvel of the ancient world.