Logistical Masterpieces: Revolutionary Ports Compared | Legends vs Modern Icons | FD Engineering
Legends vs Modern Icons: Ports | Alexandria vs Port of Rotterdam | Logistical Masterpieces: Revolutionary Ports Compared | FD Engineering
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The ancient port of Alexandria - the biggest port of its time and the most important trading hub of the ancient world. And a destination for hundreds of thousands of seafarers, traders and travellers from all over the world. The huge seaport was almost four kilometres long and covered an area totalling eleven square kilometres. Experts believe up to five hundred ships could anchor here at the same time - an absolute record. The port's landmark and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world is the lighthouse of Pharos. State-of-the-art technology enabled its light to be seen from a distance of fifty kilometres. Thanks to its gigantic harbour, Egypt became the leading trading power of the ancient world.
But what happens when this legend takes on a modern-day icon? The ancient port of Alexandria faces the Port of Rotterdam - the largest port in Europe. Covering an area totalling one hundred and twenty-seven thousand square kilometres - the Port of Rotterdam is twice the size of Manhattan. One hundred and fifty thousand ships and four hundred and seventy million tons of cargo handled per year. A logistical masterpiece - possible only by using state-of-the-art technology and fully automated systems.
A contest of superlatives - The ancient port of Alexandria versus the port of Rotterdam! Two opponents. Three categories. And lots of surprises. Which port revolutionises maritime trade? Which of the contenders enables the most handling of cargo? And which port features the most state-of-the-art technology?
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In order for the lighthouse in Alexandria to be seen 50 km's away it would need to be nearly 1,000 feet tall. The lighthouse of Alexandria was about 350 feet tall. It could be seen only 35 km's away. That's pretty good considering the year it was built.
If there was the right type of atmospheric inversion, the light might be seen much further away. Just like a desert oasis can be. Or the lights of a nighttime city can be reflected far out to sea if the conditions are right. These usual incidents would be much talked about, and the lighthouse would get a reputation even if this only happened a few times a year.
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There was an ancient coin found with an engraved rendering of the ancient light house. It is the only picture of the lighthouse from the time when It was still standing. It shows a slightly different structure than images that were made hundreds of years after it was destroyed.
Master piece of documentary
You are kidding,right?
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@@norbertvidarramberg7024 this documentary gave me ADD for all the switching back and forth and irrelevant facts.
0:28 oh my, who is she!?
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34:20 Archivists and mega data
second . but content is superb
You are so cute ❤
port of Rotterdam covers 1,27,000 sq. kms.! is it true 😨
I think they have gotten it wrong here .
There is no way ancient Alexandria will be able to compete against Rotterdam or any other modern ports. Rotterdam is winning this contest simply because of technology. Come on.
I like these. But what’s with that lady what just obvious statements. Then look so proud after she says it.
Come on this ain't a fair comparison
She is saying all these profound things and he is adding the rest through his mouth.
Sorry Could not bear it anymore after 24 minutes. Sidespeakers, just spooling out their learnt phrases. Not even sure if they are,what the titel said. Meh
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WAAAAYYYY too many commercials are not justified by the video content. Down arrow, unsubscribe, skip and move on.