Bardiyah Lighthouse (Unofficial)
Q433+QP Bardiyah, Libya
Name and Location
The Bardiyah Lighthouse (also known locally as "Bardiyah Light") is located in northeastern Libya, on the Mediterranean coast just east of the village of Bardiyah. Its official name remains unknown, and it does not have a recorded local nickname.
2. Construction and History
There is no documented information on the construction date or era of this lighthouse. It is presumed to be from the mid-20th century based on speculation. The managing authority is believed to be the Libyan Naval or Coastal Authority, but specific agency confirmation is lacking.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Bardiyah Lighthouse is a minor coastal light with an unknown tower shape and markings. Satellite imagery suggests a low, cylindrical white tower with a lantern platform. Construction materials are not recorded, although many Libyan coastal lights use reinforced concrete.
4. Light and Navigation
Light characteristics, range, and focal plane are all undocumented. It is likely automated, as no keeper's quarters are evident. Nautical chart references for eastern Libya are available, but specific chart numbers remain unconfirmed. There are no AIS or radar installations visible on site.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse site appears unfenced but offers no visitor facilities. The shore approach is via local road Tariaq Bedon Esm. Visitors should exercise caution when approaching the rocky shoreline. Formal opening hours or tours do not exist, and there are no on-site facilities such as a museum, café, or visitor center.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers a wide seaward outlook with a horizon of the open Mediterranean from its lantern gallery deck. The surrounding terrain is low rocky coast backed by dunes and scrubland, with sparse Mediterranean vegetation providing limited views.
8. Technical and Operational Details
As there are no documented technical or historical details (construction date, light pattern, height, architect) available in public sources, all information remains speculative. Further information would require an on-site survey or official Libyan coastal authority records.
Details
Name | Bardiyah Lighthouse (Unofficial) |
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City | Bardiyah |
Country | Libya |
Coordinates | 31.754378, 25.1042693 |
Architectural style | utilitarian modern navigational aid |
Heritage status | false |
Access description | shore approach via local road Tariaq Bedon Esm |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | low rocky coast backed by dunes and scrubland |
View description | wide seaward outlook; horizon of the open Mediterranean from lantern gallery deck |
Nearby attractions | ["fishing village of Bardiyah; Mediterranean coastal scenery"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Automated | true |