The Pharos Objective (41 page)

9)         The Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini, Italy, does indeed have mystery to go along with its storied past. The I-and-S combination on many sculptures have puzzled scholars and philosophers alike throughout the years.

10)     The new library at Alexandria (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina) was completed in 2002, and its precautions and construction are much as I’ve described here, designed to protect the world’s wisdom against all catastrophes (at least natural ones . . .).

11)      French and Egyptian officials are planning a new monument to take the place of the Pharos Lighthouse. Located about 150 meters from the coast of Alexandria, this new lighthouse will be designed by The National Center of Art and Technology in Reims, France. Designed in the form of an obelisk, this new lighthouse will measure 145 meters in height, 9 meters square at the base, and 6 meters at the top. The entire structure will be covered with glass and will reflect sunlight over the coast of this ancient city.