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lighthouse

Also known as LtHo, lighthouses, light house, light houses, light-house, light-houses

thumb|300px|Barnegat Lighthouse at the coast of [[Ocean County, New Jersey, U.S., facing the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise]] thumbnail|Aerial drone footage of the Roman Rock Lighthouse off the southern coast of South Africa.

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A lighthouse is a tower-shaped structure built on coasts or rocky areas that uses light to guide ships safely through dangerous waters. Lighthouses have been essential for maritime navigation, helping prevent shipwrecks and protecting both vessels and the people aboard them.

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27 sections

Contents

History
Ancient lighthouses
Modern construction
Lighting improvements
Optical systems
Modern lighthouses
Famous lighthouse builders
Technology
Power
Light source
Laser light
Light characteristics
Lens
Building
Components
Design
Range lights
Location
Maintenance
Asia and Oceania
Europe
North America
Preservation
See also
References
Further reading
External links

A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.