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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

NameBardiyah Lighthouse (Unofficial)
CityBardiyah
CountryLibya
Coordinates31.754378, 25.1042693
Architectural styleutilitarian modern navigational aid
Heritage statusfalse
Access descriptionshore approach via local road Tariaq Bedon Esm
Accessibletrue
Landscape typelow rocky coast backed by dunes and scrubland
View descriptionwide seaward outlook; horizon of the open Mediterranean from lantern gallery deck
Nearby attractions["fishing village of Bardiyah; Mediterranean coastal scenery"]
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue