Alexandria 220 BCE Lighthouse Harbor Print, Ancient Egypt Cityscape (Digital Download)

Alexandria in 220 BCE fills the horizon in this reconstruction of the Ptolemaic city, with the Pharos lighthouse guarding a harbor crowded with sailing ships.

The lighthouse rises from the left side of the waterfront, connected to the city by a long causeway packed with pedestrians and harbor traffic. Beyond it, temples, colonnades, public buildings and dense streets stretch inland under a clear Mediterranean sky.

Deep blue water covers much of the foreground, giving the ships and pale stone architecture clean separation. The warm limestone, muted terracotta roofs and small gold details catch the sunlight without overpowering the cooler sea and sky.

The harbor is busy but readable. Merchant vessels move between quays, smaller boats cross the inner waterways and people gather along the waterfront, giving the city the rhythm of an active trading port rather than an empty historical reconstruction.

At this date, Alexandria was one of the major cities of the Ptolemaic kingdom. Its location on the Mediterranean connected Egypt with the Greek world and wider trade routes, while the Pharos had already become one of the most recognizable structures of antiquity.

The simple “ALEXANDRIA · 220 BCE” title stays low in the composition so the lighthouse, harbor and city remain the focus.

Blue, beige, stone and warm brown tones make this an easy piece to place with maps, books, travel photography and other ancient-world artwork. It suits living rooms, offices, entryways, bedrooms and study spaces built around history, architecture or Mediterranean travel.

A strong choice for people interested in Alexandria, Ptolemaic Egypt, ancient cities, maritime history, the Seven Wonders and the lost architecture of the ancient Mediterranean.

PLEASE NOTE

This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical product, frame or printed item will be shipped.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

After purchase, Etsy will provide a PDF access guide containing:

• A Google Drive download link

• A QR code for quick access

• Simple download instructions

The downloadable ZIP folder includes:

• 6 high-resolution PNG files

• 6 high-resolution JPG files

• 12 print-ready files in total

• 300 DPI

• 6 professional print ratios: 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 5:7, 11:14 and ISO / A-Series

PRINT SIZES INCLUDED

2:3 Ratio: 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30, 24×36 in

3:4 Ratio: 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 15×20, 18×24, 24×32 in

4:5 Ratio: 4×5, 8×10, 12×15, 16×20, 20×25, 24×30, 32×40, 40×50 in

5:7 Ratio: 5×7, 10×14, 15×21, 20×28 in

11:14 Ratio: 11×14, 22×28 in

ISO / A-Series: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1

Choose the ratio file that matches your frame or print size. All listed sizes maintain the original composition without cropping. Metric sizes are also supported within the corresponding ratio.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD

Complete your Etsy purchase.
Download the PDF provided by Etsy.
Open the Google Drive link or scan the QR code.
Download the ZIP folder.
Extract the PNG and JPG files.
Print at home, at a local print shop or with an online printing service.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Digital product only

• No physical item will be delivered

• Frame and room mockups are for display purposes only

• The artwork is not editable

• Colors may vary slightly depending on monitor, printer, paper and print settings

• For best results, professional printing and quality matte or fine art paper are recommended

• Frame and printing service are not included

• If needed, use Etsy in a browser or on a computer to access your PDF

USAGE

For personal use only. The files may not be resold, shared, redistributed, altered for resale or used commercially.

Because this is a digital product, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Please contact us if you have any issues accessing your files.

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