Name and Location

The Khoms Lighthouse, also known as the "Unnamed" Lighthouse, is a small coastal light located in Khoms, Libya's Gulf of Sirte. Its address is Plus-code M6QG+V6, and it sits on a low promontory at the edge of the urban waterfront, overlooking the Mediterranean.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Khoms Lighthouse remains undocumented. However, it is believed to have been built or rebuilt during the Italian colonial period (1911-1943). The architect and builder are unknown, but the lighthouse appears to be a concrete tower with a whitewashed exterior.

Architecture and Materials

The Khoms Lighthouse has a utilitarian design, featuring a square-shaft tower attached to a single-storey service building. It is constructed from concrete and stands approximately 6 meters above ground.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is unknown, but it is likely a fixed white or flashing white light with an estimated nominal range of 5-8 nautical miles. The power source is believed to be solar-electric with battery backup, and the light is presumed to be automated, without a keeper's quarters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by following The Port Road east of Khoms town centre, then turning north toward the small fishing harbour. The site is on public waterfront land and freely visible from the quayside. However, entry into the tower is unlikely (locked).

Notable Views and Landscape

From the base of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy unobstructed views of the Mediterranean horizon and coastal skyline, as well as the fishing boats, ferry traffic, and small cargo craft in the inner harbour. The surrounding landscape features olive-and-date-palm groves rising gently inland toward the Murqub hills.

Further Information

For more information on Khoms city, visit Wikipedia's page for "Khoms".