Some examples of palliative radiation therapy are: 1  Radiation given to the brain to shrink tumors formed from cancer cells that have spread to the brain from another part of the body (metastases). 2  Radiation given to shrink a tumor that is pressing on the spine or growing within a bone, which can cause pain.
The Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria. Built: About 270 B.C. Location: On ancient island of Pharos in harbor of Alexandria, Egypt History: Upon its completion, the Alexandria lighthouse -- commonly estimated to have been about 400 feet high -- was one of the tallest structures on Earth.
Alexandria is located at 31Â°17â²34â³N 92Â°27â²33â³Wï»¿ / ï»¿31.29278Â°N 92.45917Â°Wï»¿ / 31.29278; -92.45917 and has an elevation of 75 feet (22.9 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.0 square miles (69.9 km 2).