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xv.] COAST OF NURIA. 309

appears to occupy the site of a better con­

structed edifice, the remains of which may be
traced in the sand for some distance. I think
it not improbable that, during the time the
Greeks and Romans retained possession of
Berenice, a lighthouse might have been
standing on this spot. By the chart it will
be seen that a beacon so situated would have

enabled them to approach during the night,
and then to run close to their port without
danger. The Pal in urus anchored on the south
side of the Cape, on a narrow belt of sound­
ings, extending about two hundred yards from
the shore; but the numerous reefs in its
vicinity, and its offering no protection against
southerly winds, will most probably prevent
other vessels from following our example.
Off this island lies Jebel Makowar*,
which, independent of its elongated quoin­
like shape, has no remarkable appearance.
In its neighbourhood lies the island of St.
John, about six miles in circumference, rising

gradually in broken ridges, and whitened in
many places by the dung of numerous sea-
fowl. Jts elevation may be calculated at
* The Konaki of Don Juan de Castro.