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- A lighthouse is a tower-like structure.
- It marks the entrance of harbours.
- It is also present on beaches.
- It emits a strong, powerful light.
- A lighthouse has two predominant roles.
- The first is to help navigate ships and boats.
- The second is to warn sailors and mariners of dangerous rocks and shallows.
- It is generally constructed out of a variety of materials ranging from wood to concrete.
- The person who takes care of a lighthouse is called a lighthouse keeper or lightkeeper.
- In India, the oldest lighthouse is the one in Mahabalipuram.
