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Talaimannar Lighthouse

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Talaimannar Lighthouse
Talaimannar Lighthouse. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Mannar Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Talaimannar on Mannar Island in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1915, the 19 metres (62 ft) white lighthouse has a round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.