Colossus of Rhodes, Colossal statue in Greece
The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue that stood over the harbor of Rhodes.
Erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
As an icon of Hellenistic culture, the Colossus represented the triumph of Rhodesian over the invader Demetrius Poliorcetes.
Despite its destruction in an earthquake in 226 BC, the legend of the Colossus continues to enthral.
The Colossus of Rhodes inspired the design of the Statue of Liberty nearly 2,200 years later.
Location: Ancient Rhodes
Inception: 284 BCE
Architect: Chares of Lindos
Creator: Chares of Lindos
Height: 33 m
Material: bronze
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